#1E1C17 Hex Color
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With its near-black value and muted brown-grey undertone, #1e1c17 feels serious, restrained, and slightly mysterious. The hex code works well as a dominant background for moody interfaces, editorial layouts, and architectural branding. Pair it with warm white or muted terracotta for contrast. White text reaches about 17:1 contrast, supporting clear small body text.
Questions about #1e1c17
What is #1e1c17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e1c17 is rgb(30, 28, 23), in HSL hsl(43, 13%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 23%, 88%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1e1c17?
Warm white creates crisp, high contrast against #1e1c17, while muted terracotta adds restrained warmth without breaking its moody character. Use the dark shade for backgrounds and lighter pairings for text, borders, or key interface elements.
Does #1e1c17 read as warm or cool?
#1e1c17 reads as a warm near-black because its brown-gray undertone shifts it away from a blue-based black. That restrained warmth makes it feel serious and grounded, especially in large background areas or paired with warm white.
Where does #1e1c17 work well in a design?
#1e1c17 works well as a dominant background in moody interfaces, editorial layouts, and architectural branding. Its near-black value creates visual weight while the muted brown-gray undertone feels less stark than pure black.
Is #1e1c17 readable on white or black?
#1e1c17 has a 17.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.