#1B0F0D Hex Color
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#1b0f0d is a very dark, muted red with brown-black undertones and low saturation. Its gloomy, serious character suits moody branding, dark interfaces, sports graphics, and dramatic backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with white text, which provides about 18.7:1 contrast, then add brighter red sparingly for urgency and energy. The hex code is #1b0f0d.
Questions about #1b0f0d
What is #1b0f0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b0f0d is rgb(27, 15, 13), in HSL hsl(9, 35%, 8%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 52%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #1b0f0d?
#1b0f0d pairs well with warm neutrals such as cream, taupe, and terracotta, while muted gold or brighter red can add controlled warmth and emphasis. Keep accents limited so the nearly black base remains grounded.
Is #1b0f0d a warm or cool color?
#1b0f0d reads as a warm, nearly black red because its subtle red-brown bias keeps it from feeling neutral or blue-based. That warmth suits serious, intimate, or dramatic layouts, especially when balanced with pale backgrounds.
Is #1b0f0d readable on white or black?
#1b0f0d has a 18.73:1 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.