#1C1610 Hex Color
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#1c1610 is an almost black, ashy brown that brings immense weight to a palette. It creates a moody, serious base for organic or artisan brands that need a grounded look. Because this shade is so dark, white text pops against it with high contrast. Use this hex code as a full background for dark mode designs rather than a small accent, as it can easily overwhelm lighter, subtle elements.
Questions about #1c1610
What is #1c1610 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c1610 is rgb(28, 22, 16), in HSL hsl(30, 27%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 43%, 89%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How should I use #1c1610 in web design?
#1c1610 works best as a primary background color rather than a subtle accent due to its intense darkness. It provides a more organic, grounded alternative to pure black for modern dark mode layouts while maintaining excellent readability for white text.
What colors pair best with #1c1610?
Is #1c1610 readable on white or black?
#1c1610 has a 17.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.