#1C001F Hex Color
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The hex code #1c001f is a very dark, cool purple with a sooty violet cast and near-black appearance. Its low brightness keeps the color visually muted, creating a somber sense of depth. It suits dark-mode interfaces, luxury branding, gaming, and moody backgrounds, while white text reaches about 19.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #1c001f
What is #1c001f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c001f is rgb(28, 0, 31), in HSL hsl(294, 100%, 6%) and in CMYK 10%, 100%, 0%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #1c001f?
Pair #1c001f with muted mauve or dusty terracotta to soften its cold, near-black base, while pale lavender adds tonal contrast without making the palette feel overly bright for balanced brand and interface palettes.
Is #1c001f readable on white or black?
#1c001f has a 19.64:1 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.