#1C1314 Hex Color
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#1c1314 is a very dark, muted red with dusty brown and charcoal undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while restrained red adds tension, passion, and urgency. Use this hex code as a moody background or dominant base. White text reaches about 18.2:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable interface content.
Questions about #1c1314
What is #1c1314 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c1314 is rgb(28, 19, 20), in HSL hsl(353, 19%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 29%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #1c1314?
#1c1314 pairs well with warm neutrals, soft cream, muted pinks, and terracotta, creating contrast while preserving its earthy mood; pale tones work best when you need the dark base to feel less heavy.
Is #1c1314 a warm or cool color?
#1c1314 reads as a warm, muted red because its restrained red hue is softened by dusty brown undertones, although its near-black lightness can make it feel neutral or charcoal-like in dark layouts.
Is #1c1314 readable on white or black?
#1c1314 has a 18.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.15:1 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.