#1C1E1B Hex Color
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Dark mode interfaces and moody editorial layouts are where #1c1e1b earns its keep. This grey sits almost at black, carrying a faint green undertone that keeps it from feeling flat. Use it as a dominant background color, where white text reaches a strong 16.8:1 contrast ratio and passes WCAG AA with room to spare. It flatters muted brass and sage accents more than pure black does.
Questions about #1c1e1b
What is #1c1e1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1c1e1b is rgb(28, 30, 27), in HSL hsl(100, 5%, 11%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 10%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #1c1e1b?
Muted brass, dusty sage, and warm clay tones all sit comfortably against #1c1e1b. Its faint green undertone makes sage and olive accents feel intentional, while bright saturated colors can look harsh on top of it.
Is #1c1e1b a good background color for text?
Yes. White text on #1c1e1b reaches a contrast ratio of about 16.8:1, far above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. It works well for dark mode interfaces and long-form reading surfaces.
Is #1c1e1b readable on white or black?
#1c1e1b has a 16.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.