#1E1D1E Hex Color
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Charcoal left in shadow comes close to this shade of grey. The hex code #1e1d1e sits just off black with barely any color in it, which makes it a steady base for dark mode interfaces and moody layouts. White text hits about 16.8:1 contrast against it, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with muted amber for a touch of warmth.
Questions about #1e1d1e
What is #1e1d1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e1d1e is rgb(30, 29, 30), in HSL hsl(300, 2%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 0%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #1e1d1e?
Muted amber, dusty blue, and soft sage all lift #1e1d1e without breaking its neutrality. Its faint warm undertone also flatters burgundy in editorial and brand palettes.
Is #1e1d1e readable on white or black?
#1e1d1e has a 16.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.