#1C0707 Hex Color
A deep near-black with crimson undertones
A near-black shade of red, #1c0707 carries a heavy, somber mood. This dark, sooty tone works best as a moody background or a subtle accent rather than for large text blocks. Its extreme darkness offers excellent contrast against white type. Pair this hex code with soft golds or dusty creams to prevent the color from feeling too flat or muddy in your designs.
Questions about #1c0707
What is #1c0707 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c0707 is rgb(28, 7, 7), in HSL hsl(0, 60%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 75%, 89%.
How can I best use #1c0707 in a website color scheme?
#1c0707 is best utilized as a grounding background element that replaces harsh black, providing a softer, more sophisticated mood. Pair it with off-white text to maintain high accessibility contrast while achieving a much warmer, premium aesthetic than standard neutral black.
What colors pair well with #1c0707 for a professional look?
Is #1c0707 readable on white or black?
#1c0707 has a 19.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.08:1 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.