#1B1114 Hex Color
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So dark it nearly passes for black, #1b1114 is a muted dark pink with a soft red undertone. It works best as a dominant base in dark mode layouts and moody branding, where white text reads at a strong 18.5:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty rose or muted gold to keep the palette from going flat.
Questions about #1b1114
What is #1b1114 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b1114 is rgb(27, 17, 20), in HSL hsl(342, 23%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 26%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #1b1114?
Dusty rose, muted gold, and warm taupe all flatter #1b1114 without competing with its depth. Avoid bright saturated pinks next to it, since they can make this shade read muddy.
Is #1b1114 readable on white or black?
#1b1114 has a 18.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.13:1 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.