#1C1512 Hex Color
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#1c1512 is a very dark, muted brown with warm charcoal and ashy undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody foundation for coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage designs. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream accents; white text achieves strong contrast. The hex code #1c1512 adds depth, security, and grounded warmth to visual systems.
Questions about #1c1512
What is #1c1512 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c1512 is rgb(28, 21, 18), in HSL hsl(18, 22%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 36%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #1c1512?
#1c1512 pairs well with warm cream, terracotta, muted gold, and soft sage, keeping coffee, artisan, and vintage layouts inviting and grounded, with contrast for light layouts and depth in dark ones.
Is #1c1512 a warm or cool color?
#1c1512 reads as warm because its very dark brown base carries subtle red-orange warmth, while charcoal and ashy undertones soften it without making the color look visibly orange in most palettes. It appears warmer beside cream and more neutral beside cool gray.
Is #1c1512 readable on white or black?
#1c1512 has a 18.01:1 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.