#1C0E09 Hex Color
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#1c0e09 is an extremely dark brown with warm red undertones and very low lightness. Its gloomy presence suits moody backgrounds, coffee and chocolate packaging, tobacco, legal, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream accents, though large areas can feel weighty. White text reaches about 18.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #1c0e09.
Questions about #1c0e09
What is #1c0e09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c0e09 is rgb(28, 14, 9), in HSL hsl(16, 51%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 68%, 89%.
How should #1c0e09 be used in a design?
Use #1c0e09 as a grounding base for moody backgrounds, coffee or chocolate packaging, tobacco-inspired and vintage branding, then soften it with warm cream accents when you want a strong, restrained focal point. Its very low lightness creates visual weight, so balanced layouts work best.
What colors pair well with #1c0e09?
Pair #1c0e09 with warm cream for soft contrast, or add muted terracotta, burgundy, and ochre accents for a grounded palette. Cooler pale neutrals can also make its warm red undertone stand out.
Is #1c0e09 readable on white or black?
#1c0e09 has a 18.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.11:1 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.