#1C0504 Hex Color
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Nearly black with muted brown-red undertones, #1c0504 gives layouts a somber, serious edge without losing red’s sense of urgency. The hex code #1c0504 works well as a dominant dark-mode background, especially with white text, which has about a 19.6:1 contrast ratio. Use brighter red sparingly for alerts, sports branding, or dramatic accents.
Questions about #1c0504
What is #1c0504 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c0504 is rgb(28, 5, 4), in HSL hsl(3, 75%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 86%, 89%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1c0504?
#1c0504 pairs well with white, warm off-white, beige, and restrained red accents; these lighter tones create readable contrast while preserving its serious, dark character in interfaces, editorial layouts, and dramatic branding.
Is #1c0504 warm or cool?
#1c0504 reads as a warm near-black because its subtle red and brown undertones pull it away from neutral black; that warmth can make large dark surfaces feel more grounded and less stark.
Is #1c0504 readable on white or black?
#1c0504 has a 19.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.07:1 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.