#1D1D1E Hex Color
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A very dark, low-chroma grey, #1d1d1e feels dim and serious without the harshness of pure black. Its neutral, ashy character suits dark-mode interfaces, typography, architecture, and minimal product design. Use it as a dominant background in dark interfaces or behind pale text; white text reaches about 16.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #1d1d1e.
Questions about #1d1d1e
What is #1d1d1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d1d1e is rgb(29, 29, 30), in HSL hsl(240, 2%, 12%) and in CMYK 3%, 3%, 0%, 88%.
Which colors pair well with #1d1d1e in a restrained palette?
Muted terracotta or burgundy accents pair well with #1d1d1e, adding controlled contrast while off-white typography preserves readability and keeps interfaces, packaging, and editorial layouts from feeling stark or overly heavy at large sizes.
Is #1d1d1e readable on white or black?
#1d1d1e has a 16.84:1 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.