#1B2B26 Hex Color
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#1b2b26 is a nearly black, muted teal that acts as a sophisticated alternative to pure charcoal. Its extremely low lightness makes it an excellent choice for dark mode UI backgrounds or as a heavy anchor in a palette. Pair this hex code with soft, warm metallics or bone whites for better legibility, as the high contrast provides excellent readability for body text.
Questions about #1b2b26
What is #1b2b26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1b2b26 is rgb(27, 43, 38), in HSL hsl(161, 23%, 14%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 12%, 83%.
What colors pair best with #1b2b26?
This deep teal works exceptionally well with soft, warm metallics like brushed brass or gold to lift its heavy tone. For neutral contrast, pair it with bone white or light warm grays to maintain readability while keeping the aesthetic clean and balanced.
Is #1b2b26 suitable for body text in dark mode?
#1b2b26 is excellent for dark mode interfaces when paired with high-contrast, off-white typography. Because it is so close to pure black, it reduces eye strain compared to standard black backgrounds while maintaining the professional depth and authority required for long-form reading.
Is #1b2b26 readable on white or black?
#1b2b26 has a 14.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.