#1E1518 Hex Color
Dusty rose in near-black shadow
Muted and nearly black, #1e1518 carries dusty pink with brown-gray undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to moody branding, fashion, cosmetics, and romance-focused designs. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 17.9:1 contrast, or pair it with blush and soft rose. The hex code is #1e1518.
Questions about #1e1518
What is #1e1518 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e1518 is rgb(30, 21, 24), in HSL hsl(340, 18%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 20%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #1e1518?
#1e1518 pairs well with blush, soft rose, dusty pink, cream, and muted metallics, which soften its near-black depth without losing its serious mood in digital palettes and print-inspired designs. For a sharper palette, use warm white or pale gray as a clean contrast.
Does #1e1518 look warm or cool?
#1e1518 reads as a warm-leaning near-black because its dusty pink and brown-gray undertones add subtle warmth beneath its low lightness, rather than reading as a clear neutral under most lighting conditions.
Is #1e1518 readable on white or black?
#1e1518 has a 17.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.