#1C0E19 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #1c0e19 is a near-black magenta with dusty purple undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to nightlife branding, romance, and moody interfaces. Use the hex code #1c0e19 as a supporting tone or dominant background, with white text for strong readability at about 18.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #1c0e19
What is #1c0e19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c0e19 is rgb(28, 14, 25), in HSL hsl(313, 33%, 8%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 11%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #1c0e19?
Does #1c0e19 work as a background for text?
Yes, #1c0e19 provides strong contrast with white text at about 18.6:1, comfortably exceeding WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal-sized text. Check chosen text colors again in the final design.
Is #1c0e19 readable on white or black?
#1c0e19 has a 18.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.12:1 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.