#1C1511 Hex Color
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This extremely dark, desaturated brown leans heavily toward black. Because #1c1511 is so moody and dim, it works best as a grounding neutral for dark mode interfaces or high-contrast backgrounds. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to maintain legibility. The hex code for this ashy, coffee-toned shade is #1c1511. It provides a sturdy, serious foundation that avoids the starkness of pure black.
Questions about #1c1511
What is #1c1511 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c1511 is rgb(28, 21, 17), in HSL hsl(22, 24%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 39%, 89%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How does #1c1511 compare to pure black in interface design?
#1c1511 acts as a softer, more approachable alternative to #000000, reducing eye strain in dark mode interfaces. Because it leans toward a rich, coffee-toned brown, it feels less harsh while still providing a sturdy foundation for high-contrast text.
What colors pair well with the deep tone of #1c1511?
Pair #1c1511 with soft, warm neutrals like cream or muted golds to maintain excellent legibility and visual warmth. For a balanced aesthetic, avoid stark white text, opting instead for off-whites to complement the ashy, desaturated nature of this dark brown.
Is #1c1511 readable on white or black?
#1c1511 has a 18.02:1 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.