#1D231D Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #1d231d is a greenish charcoal with ashy undertones and very low lightness. Its serious, grounded character suits finance, pharmacy, sustainability, and moody natural branding. Use the hex code #1d231d as a dominant background. White text reaches about 16:1 contrast here, while warm cream adds readable accents and softer balance.
Questions about #1d231d
What is #1d231d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1d231d is rgb(29, 35, 29), in HSL hsl(120, 9%, 13%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 17%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #1d231d?
Warm cream, muted sage, and earthy terracotta pair well with #1d231d, balancing its ashy green undertone with lighter or warmer accents without losing its grounded, natural mood, especially in interfaces and editorial layouts.
Is #1d231d warm or cool?
#1d231d reads as a cool, heavily muted greenish charcoal because its subtle green cast and ashy undertone suppress warmth, while its near-black lightness keeps the overall impression serious, restrained, and more charcoal-like than leafy.
Where does #1d231d work well?
#1d231d works well as a dominant background for finance, pharmacy, sustainability, and moody natural branding, where its low lightness creates a serious, grounded frame for cream, white, or restrained green accents.
Is #1d231d readable on white or black?
#1d231d has a 16.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.