#1C141C Hex Color
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This near-black purple offers a muted, ashy quality that leans into total darkness. Because #1c141c sits so low in lightness, it works best as a moody, atmospheric background rather than a main color for text. It provides a dramatic, high-contrast base for stark white UI elements. Pair this hex code with dusty rose or cool slate grays to soften its heavy, ominous character.
Questions about #1c141c
What is #1c141c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c141c is rgb(28, 20, 28), in HSL hsl(300, 17%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 0%, 89%.
How should I use #1c141c in a UI design project?
Treat #1c141c as a sophisticated alternative to pure black for background surfaces. Because it is so dark, it provides excellent contrast for stark white text or bright, neon accent buttons without the harshness of a standard midnight black.
What colors pair well with #1c141c?
To lift the heavy, ominous weight of #1c141c, pair it with soft, muted tones like dusty rose or cool slate gray. These combinations soften the near-black intensity while maintaining a modern, editorial aesthetic for branding or web interfaces.
Is #1c141c readable on white or black?
#1c141c has a 18.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.16:1 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.