#1B1819 Hex Color
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#1b1819 is a nearly black grey with extremely low saturation and a faint warm undertone. Its dim, dusty character brings seriousness and depth to dark interfaces, typography, and architectural palettes. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 17.6:1 contrast. The hex code #1b1819 also suits restrained, professional branding and minimal layouts.
Questions about #1b1819
What is #1b1819 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b1819 is rgb(27, 24, 25), in HSL hsl(340, 6%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 7%, 89%.
Does #1b1819 read as warm or cool?
#1b1819 reads as a warm near-black gray because its faint red-brown undertone keeps it from feeling purely neutral or blue-based, giving dark layouts and interfaces a slightly softer, more grounded character.
What colors pair well with #1b1819?
#1b1819 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, while muted accents such as sage or terracotta add warmth without overpowering its quiet, low-saturation base in restrained palettes and minimal layouts.
Is #1b1819 readable on white or black?
#1b1819 has a 17.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.19:1 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.