#1D1E23 Hex Color
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#1d1e23 is a nearly black, desaturated charcoal tone that provides a serious and stable anchor for minimal designs. Because of its extreme darkness, it serves best as a dominant background color rather than for small text or fine lines. White typography offers excellent readability against this shade, making it a reliable choice for modern dark mode interfaces. The hex code for this neutral, moody grey is #1d1e23.
Questions about #1d1e23
What is #1d1e23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d1e23 is rgb(29, 30, 35), in HSL hsl(230, 9%, 13%) and in CMYK 17%, 14%, 0%, 86%.
Why is #1d1e23 better than pure black for web backgrounds?
Using #1d1e23 instead of absolute black reduces eye strain and provides a softer, more sophisticated feel for digital interfaces. It offers enough depth to maintain high contrast with white text while avoiding the harshness that pure black often introduces on screens.
What colors pair best with #1d1e23?
This deep charcoal pairs exceptionally well with bright, high-chroma accent colors like electric blue or vibrant orange to create visual interest. Because it is so neutral, it also grounds muted tones like sage green or dusty rose without overwhelming them.
Is #1d1e23 readable on white or black?
#1d1e23 has a 16.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.