#1E1814 Hex Color
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This dark, near-black shade carries an intense, grounding weight. With its desaturated, earthy undertones, #1e1814 functions best as a dominant base for moody UI designs or packaging. It provides exceptional contrast for white text, ensuring readability in dark mode. Because it is so close to black, use it sparingly in tight spaces to avoid a muddy appearance, as it shines brightest when anchored by creams or muted gold accents.
Questions about #1e1814
What is #1e1814 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e1814 is rgb(30, 24, 20), in HSL hsl(24, 20%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 33%, 88%.
What colors pair best with #1e1814?
Is #1e1814 suitable for text in UI design?
#1e1814 serves as a strong, sophisticated alternative to pure black for body text or dark mode backgrounds. Because it carries such a heavy visual weight, it provides excellent contrast for white or light-colored typography, ensuring high legibility while remaining softer than a standard jet black.
Is #1e1814 readable on white or black?
#1e1814 has a 17.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.19:1 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.