#1C1A22 Hex Color
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Not quite black, this purple leans gray and stays dim at full strength. The hex code #1c1a22 works best as a dominant base in dark mode or moody layouts, where its muted violet undertone adds depth without stealing focus. Pair it with dusty mauve or warm brass, and keep type light: white text on #1c1a22 reaches about 17.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #1c1a22
What is #1c1a22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c1a22 is rgb(28, 26, 34), in HSL hsl(255, 13%, 12%) and in CMYK 18%, 24%, 0%, 87%.
What colors pair well with #1c1a22?
Dusty mauve, warm brass, and desaturated plum all sit comfortably against #1c1a22. Its low saturation lets richer mid-tones carry the palette, so give it partners that bring either warmth or light.
Is #1c1a22 readable on white or black?
#1c1a22 has a 17.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.22:1 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.