#1E181D Hex Color
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This extremely dark, dusty magenta sits right on the edge of black. It carries a heavy, serious mood that works best as a moody background or a grounding base color for high-contrast palettes. Because it is so dark, white text offers excellent readability against #1e181d. Use this hex code when you need a sophisticated, romantic alternative to standard charcoal or black.
Questions about #1e181d
What is #1e181d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e181d is rgb(30, 24, 29), in HSL hsl(310, 11%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 3%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #1e181d?
#1e181d works best with high-contrast, lighter neutrals to maintain readability and impact. Pair it with soft cream or a crisp off-white to prevent the design from feeling too oppressive, or use metallic accents for a sophisticated, high-end visual aesthetic.
Does #1e181d work well for web design?
It functions effectively as a moody, sophisticated background color because it allows white or light text to stand out clearly. Since it is extremely dark, ensure sufficient contrast ratios if you use it for large blocks of text rather than just UI accents.
Is #1e181d readable on white or black?
#1e181d has a 17.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.