#1C1D1F Hex Color
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Charcoal that sits just a step above true black, #1c1d1f reads like a dark slate surface with a faint cool cast. It earns its keep as a dark mode background or dominant base, where white text hits roughly 16.9:1 contrast. Pure black feels harsher next to bright content, so this grey softens the edges. Pair it with amber or muted gold to keep large areas from going flat. The hex code #1c1d1f suits interfaces that need depth without weight.
Questions about #1c1d1f
What is #1c1d1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c1d1f is rgb(28, 29, 31), in HSL hsl(220, 5%, 12%) and in CMYK 10%, 6%, 0%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #1c1d1f?
Warm accents like amber, burnt orange, or muted gold bring out its depth, while white text gives the strongest contrast. Avoid mid-greys next to it, which tend to look muddy.
Does #1c1d1f read warm or cool?
It reads slightly cool because the blue channel runs a touch higher than red and green. That coolness stays mild, so it still sits comfortably beside both warm and cool palettes.
Is #1c1d1f readable on white or black?
#1c1d1f has a 16.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.