#1E200E Hex Color
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This dark, muted olive tone sits between a dusty yellow and deep grey. It feels moody and serious, functioning best as a high-contrast background rather than a main feature. Because it sits so low in lightness, white text remains highly legible against it. The hex code for this somber shade is #1e200e, making it a solid choice for minimalist dark mode UI or atmospheric brand accents.
Questions about #1e200e
What is #1e200e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e200e is rgb(30, 32, 14), in HSL hsl(67, 39%, 9%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 56%, 87%.
How does #1e200e perform in interface design?
#1e200e works effectively as a foundation for dark mode interfaces because its low lightness ensures high legibility for white or off-white text. Use it to provide atmospheric depth without the harshness of a standard black or dark grey background.
What colors pair well with #1e200e?
Is #1e200e readable on white or black?
#1e200e has a 16.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.