#1B1E19 Hex Color
Dark Lime, Nearly Grey
Reach for #1b1e19 when plain black feels too harsh. This dark shade of lime sits nearly at grey, with a faint green undertone that keeps dark mode interfaces and gaming layouts from going flat. The hex code gives white text about 16.8:1 contrast, far past WCAG AA, so small body text stays readable. Use it as a dominant base and pair it with muted chartreuse or terracotta accents.
Questions about #1b1e19
What is #1b1e19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b1e19 is rgb(27, 30, 25), in HSL hsl(96, 9%, 11%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 17%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #1b1e19?
Warm accents like terracotta, mustard, or soft chartreuse lift #1b1e19 without fighting its grey-green undertone. Keep the palette to one or two accents so the dark base stays dominant.
Is #1b1e19 readable on white or black?
#1b1e19 has a 16.84:1 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.