#1D2303 Hex Color
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With its near-black value and muted yellow-olive cast, #1d2303 feels serious, shadowy, and earthy rather than bright. This hex code suits moody backgrounds, construction branding, and budget-focused sale graphics. Pair it with warm cream or pale sand for contrast. White text reads clearly at about 16.2:1, supporting small body copy and dark interfaces.
Questions about #1d2303
What is #1d2303 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d2303 is rgb(29, 35, 3), in HSL hsl(71, 84%, 7%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 91%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #1d2303?
Warm cream, pale sand, and muted gold pair well with #1d2303 because their light, warm tones lift its near-black depth while preserving the earthy yellow-olive mood for branding, layouts, and promotional graphics. Use cream for text or large fields.
Does #1d2303 read as warm or cool?
#1d2303 reads as a dark, earthy warm-neutral because its muted yellow-olive cast offsets the cool impression often created by near-black colors. It works well for grounded backgrounds, rugged visual themes, and subdued accent areas.
Is #1d2303 readable on white or black?
#1d2303 has a 16.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.