#1C1217 Hex Color
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A very dark, dusty pink with ashy undertones, #1c1217 sits close to black but keeps a soft, warm blush beneath the surface. It works best as a dominant base in dark mode UI and moody layouts, where its low lightness lets white type stand out. Pair it with muted mauve or aged gold for a romantic, intimate feel.
Questions about #1c1217
What is #1c1217 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c1217 is rgb(28, 18, 23), in HSL hsl(330, 22%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 18%, 89%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1c1217?
Muted mauve, dusty rose, and aged gold all sit comfortably next to #1c1217. The pink undertone warms up cooler neutrals too, so soft plum or desaturated burgundy accents feel richer against it than stark white does.
Is #1c1217 readable on white or black?
#1c1217 has a 18.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.