#1B1A17 Hex Color
Deep gray with warm, ashy undertones
The hex code #1b1a17 is a very dark, muted gray with faint warm, ashy undertones. It suits moody interfaces, architecture, and typography as a dominant base, though large areas can feel heavy. White text reaches about 17.4:1 contrast, making this color suitable for accessible body text and clear interface content.
Questions about #1b1a17
What is #1b1a17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b1a17 is rgb(27, 26, 23), in HSL hsl(45, 8%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 15%, 89%.
Does #1b1a17 read as warm or cool?
It reads as a subtly warm neutral because its red and green channels sit slightly above blue, while its low brightness keeps the overall impression muted, charcoal-like, and ashy rather than visibly brown.
What colors pair well with #1b1a17?
For a grounded palette, pair #1b1a17 with warm white for contrast, muted sage for a natural accent, or terracotta for restrained warmth in interfaces, interiors, and editorial layouts, with careful contrast checks.
Is #1b1a17 readable on white or black?
#1b1a17 has a 17.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.