#1E0C0F Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #1e0c0f is a near-black red with smoky brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to dramatic branding, moody backgrounds, and strong contrast. Use it as a dominant base with warm ivory or dusty rose accents. The hex code #1e0c0f supports clear white body text at about 18.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #1e0c0f
What is #1e0c0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e0c0f is rgb(30, 12, 15), in HSL hsl(350, 43%, 8%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 50%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #1e0c0f?
#1e0c0f pairs well with warm ivory for crisp contrast, while dusty rose or mauve accents soften its near-black red base and preserve a restrained, dramatic palette in editorial layouts and dark interfaces.
Does #1e0c0f read as warm or cool?
#1e0c0f reads warm rather than cool because its deep red base carries smoky brown undertones, creating a serious, intimate, slightly earthy mood instead of the sharper feel associated with blue-leaning near-black shades.
Is #1e0c0f readable on white or black?
#1e0c0f has a 18.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.11:1 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.