#1C001C Hex Color
Intensely dark sooty magenta bordering black
#1c001c is an intensely dark, sooty magenta that borders on black. This muddy and somber tone brings mystery and serious depth to designs. Because of its moody nature, it works well in evening fashion, seductive aesthetics, and dark backgrounds. Designers use the hex code #1c001c to ground compositions when they need a soft, unsaturated alternative to pure black.
Questions about #1c001c
What is #1c001c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c001c is rgb(28, 0, 28), in HSL hsl(300, 100%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 0%, 89%.
How should I use #1c001c in UI design?
This deep, moody tone works best as a background color to ground compositions, or as a sophisticated alternative to pure black for text and borders. It brings a serious, elegant depth to dark mode interfaces without the harshness of high-contrast black.
Does #1c001c read as warm or cool?
Because of its magenta base, #1c001c carries a subtle, cool-leaning depth that feels more complex than a standard neutral black. It retains a hint of purple energy, which makes it feel mysterious and rich rather than strictly utilitarian or flat.
Is #1c001c readable on white or black?
#1c001c has a 19.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.06:1 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.