#1B0E1B Hex Color
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#1b0e1b is a very dark, muted purple with dusty magenta undertones and an inky, gloomy feel. Its low lightness suggests mystery, seriousness, and luxury, making it effective for dark-mode interfaces, moody branding, and theatrical backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with white text, which reaches about 18.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #1b0e1b.
Questions about #1b0e1b
What is #1b0e1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b0e1b is rgb(27, 14, 27), in HSL hsl(300, 32%, 8%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 0%, 89%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1b0e1b?
Pair #1b0e1b with soft neutrals, dusty mauve, muted rose, or warm cream to balance its depth while preserving a refined, moody palette for branding, editorial layouts, and interfaces with clear visual hierarchy.
Does #1b0e1b read as a warm or cool color?
Although #1b0e1b is strongly purple, its dusty magenta undertone gives it a slightly warm, red-leaning character rather than a blue-violet feel, so it works well for intimate, dramatic designs that need depth without a vivid, saturated finish.
Is #1b0e1b readable on white or black?
#1b0e1b has a 18.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.12:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.