#1C1C1E Hex Color
Near-Black Gray for Dark Interfaces
Softer than pure black, #1c1c1e sits one step up, like charcoal paper under low light. This dark gray hex code carries a faint cool undertone, which is why dark mode interfaces often favor it over black. It works best as a dominant background, where white text reaches about 17:1 contrast and clears WCAG AA with room to spare. Warm accents like amber help offset its coolness.
Questions about #1c1c1e
What is #1c1c1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c1c1e is rgb(28, 28, 30), in HSL hsl(240, 3%, 11%) and in CMYK 7%, 7%, 0%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #1c1c1e?
Warm accents like amber or terracotta balance its faint cool undertone. Layered grays and off-whites also work well for depth in dark interfaces.
Is #1c1c1e readable on white or black?
#1c1c1e has a 17.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.