#1C0901 Hex Color
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Darker than black coffee, #1c0901 is an almost-black brown with a sooty, warm undertone. That depth makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode layouts and moody packaging, though it can read muddy next to pure white. Muted amber and dried-clay tones flatter it well. White text hits about 19.3:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. The hex code #1c0901 fits coffee, tobacco, and vintage branding.
Questions about #1c0901
What is #1c0901 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c0901 is rgb(28, 9, 1), in HSL hsl(18, 93%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 96%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #1c0901?
Muted amber, dusty terracotta, and aged brass all work well with #1c0901, adding gentle warmth without washing out its near-black depth. For text fields, softened cream keeps things readable while pure white can feel stark against it.
Is #1c0901 readable on white or black?
#1c0901 has a 19.28:1 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.