#1E1915 Hex Color
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With its very low lightness and muted warm undertone, #1e1915 is a dark brown that feels serious, grounded, and slightly mysterious. This hex code works well as a dominant background for moody interfaces, vintage branding, coffee packaging, or artisan products. White text reaches about 17.4:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #1e1915
What is #1e1915 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e1915 is rgb(30, 25, 21), in HSL hsl(27, 18%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 30%, 88%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1e1915?
Muted warm colors and restrained light neutrals pair well with #1e1915, while burgundy or terracotta can add controlled warmth without weakening its serious character or making the palette feel flat. Use warmer accents sparingly when the dark brown fills most of the layout.
Does #1e1915 read as warm or cool?
Despite its brown hue, #1e1915 reads warm because its tiny red and yellow component outweighs the cool blue channel, although its very low lightness keeps that warmth restrained rather than sunny or lively. It feels closer to dark espresso than a bright earth tone.
Is #1e1915 readable on white or black?
#1e1915 has a 17.42:1 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.