#1C1304 Hex Color
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A near-black brown with a warm, dusty undertone. #1c1304 sits so low on the lightness scale that it works best as a dominant base for dark mode interfaces or moody branding, with white text passing contrast checks at about 18.4:1. Its muted warmth suits coffee, chocolate, and vintage packaging. Pair it with terracotta or ochre to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #1c1304
What is #1c1304 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c1304 is rgb(28, 19, 4), in HSL hsl(38, 75%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 86%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #1c1304?
Warm mid tones like terracotta, ochre, and cream bring out its dusty yellow undertone. Cool accents such as sage also work, adding contrast without clashing with its warmth.
Does #1c1304 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The red and yellow channels outweigh blue, giving it a toasted, earthy character despite how dark it is. On screens it can read as plain black, so test it next to true black before committing.
Is #1c1304 readable on white or black?
#1c1304 has a 18.35:1 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.