#1B1D1E Hex Color
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This charcoal grey is nearly black, offering a grounding, matte neutrality. Because it lacks distinct undertones, the hex code #1b1d1e serves as an ideal base for dark mode interfaces. White text maintains high legibility against this shade, making it a functional choice for modern UI layouts. It provides stability and professional depth without the harshness of pure black.
Questions about #1b1d1e
What is #1b1d1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b1d1e is rgb(27, 29, 30), in HSL hsl(200, 5%, 11%) and in CMYK 10%, 3%, 0%, 88%.
Is #1b1d1e suitable for UI text?
Using #1b1d1e as a background color allows for excellent legibility with white or light grey text. Because it lacks harsh undertones, this shade creates a sophisticated, professional dark mode interface that reduces eye strain while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic for users.
What colors complement #1b1d1e?
This near-black serves as a versatile anchor that pairs beautifully with high-contrast accent colors. It works exceptionally well alongside electric blue for a tech-forward look or with muted sage green to create a calm, earthy visual balance in digital layouts.
Is #1b1d1e readable on white or black?
#1b1d1e has a 16.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.