#1E1A1B Hex Color
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#1e1a1b is a nearly black neutral with a muted, slightly warm ashy undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, making it effective for dark interfaces, moody branding, and large typography. Use it as a dominant background with off-white or dusty rose accents. White text reads clearly at about 17.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #1e1a1b.
Questions about #1e1a1b
What is #1e1a1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e1a1b is rgb(30, 26, 27), in HSL hsl(345, 7%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 10%, 88%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1e1a1b?
#1e1a1b pairs well with off-white, dusty rose, muted mauve, and soft beige because its near-black base lets softened accents stand out without feeling harsh.
Is #1e1a1b warm or cool?
#1e1a1b reads as a nearly neutral, slightly warm shade because its red channel sits above its blue channel, while its low lightness keeps the warmth subtle rather than brown or visibly red.
Is #1e1a1b readable on white or black?
#1e1a1b has a 17.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.