#1C1712 Hex Color
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An incredibly dark brown, #1c1712 leans toward black with subtle dusty undertones. This muted, serious shade provides a grounded base for moody UI designs or vintage-inspired branding. It offers exceptional contrast for white text, ensuring high legibility for body copy. Use this hex code as a background replacement to add warmth without the harshness of pure black.
Questions about #1c1712
What is #1c1712 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c1712 is rgb(28, 23, 18), in HSL hsl(30, 22%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 36%, 89%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Why use #1c1712 instead of black?
Using #1c1712 introduces a subtle, earthy warmth that pure black often lacks, creating a softer and more inviting visual experience for viewers. This dark brown adds depth to modern web interfaces while remaining neutral enough for clean typography and readable body text.
What colors pair well with #1c1712?
This dark brown works beautifully with soft creams or warm off-white to maintain high legibility and a vintage aesthetic. For a sophisticated palette, consider adding accents like muted gold or a dusty sage green to complement its rich, serious undertones.
Is #1c1712 readable on white or black?
#1c1712 has a 17.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 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.