#1C0213 Hex Color
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Almost black with a muted magenta cast, #1c0213 feels somber, mysterious, and intimate. Its low lightness gives branding, nightlife graphics, romance packaging, and dark-mode interfaces a serious foundation, while dusty undertones prevent it from feeling vivid. Use the hex code #1c0213 as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 19.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #1c0213
What is #1c0213 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c0213 is rgb(28, 2, 19), in HSL hsl(321, 87%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 32%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #1c0213?
The #1c0213 hex color pairs well with soft blush, mauve, muted gold, and white, which balance its near-black depth without competing with its subdued magenta cast and keep supporting text or accents visually clear.
Does #1c0213 look warm or cool?
#1c0213 reads as a very dark, slightly warm shade because its muted magenta cast leans toward red rather than blue, giving it an intimate, romantic feel while its near-black lightness keeps the overall effect serious and restrained.
Is #1c0213 readable on white or black?
#1c0213 has a 19.67:1 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.