#1C061B Hex Color
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Almost black, with only a trace of magenta left in it. The hex code #1c061b is a sooty plum that reads somber and dim, a product of very low lightness and muted saturation. It works best as a dominant base in dark mode and moody layouts, where white text reaches about 19:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty rose to bring out its softer, sweeter side.
Questions about #1c061b
What is #1c061b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c061b is rgb(28, 6, 27), in HSL hsl(303, 65%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 4%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #1c061b?
Dusty rose, mauve, and muted gold flatter #1c061b without washing out its depth. For a sharper pairing, pale peach or soft cream text makes the plum undertone feel warmer and more romantic.
Is #1c061b dark enough for dark mode backgrounds?
Yes. White text on #1c061b reaches about 19.2:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA minimum, so it supports small body text in dark interfaces.
Is #1c061b readable on white or black?
#1c061b has a 19.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.09:1 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.