#1D1E20 Hex Color
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Darker than charcoal with a faint cool edge, #1d1e20 is a grey that reads almost black. Its low saturation keeps the mood muted and neutral, which suits dark interfaces, moody branding, and minimal layouts that need depth without pure black. The hex code works best as a dominant base, and white text hits about 16.7:1 contrast against it, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #1d1e20
What is #1d1e20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d1e20 is rgb(29, 30, 32), in HSL hsl(220, 5%, 12%) and in CMYK 9%, 6%, 0%, 87%.
What text color should I use on #1d1e20?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 16.7:1 contrast on #1d1e20, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold. Light greys also work for secondary text if they stay above roughly #8a8a8a.
What colors pair well with #1d1e20?
Warm accents like terracotta, amber, or muted brass keep #1d1e20 from feeling flat, since its cool grey undertone makes warm hues read richer. Cool pastels tend to disappear against it.
Is #1d1e20 readable on white or black?
#1d1e20 has a 16.68:1 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.