#1F0000 Hex Color
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Almost black, this somber red reads as a heavy, atmospheric base. Because #1f0000 is so desaturated and dim, it functions best as a background color for moody designs or high-contrast UI. It pairs surprisingly well with muted gold or cream accents, which lift the dark tone. With a 19.8:1 contrast ratio against white text, the hex code #1f0000 provides excellent readability for refined, minimalist layouts.
Questions about #1f0000
What is #1f0000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f0000 is rgb(31, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 88%.
What colors pair best with #1f0000?
How does #1f0000 function in UI design?
It serves as an effective, near-black alternative for backgrounds where you want a hint of warmth instead of standard neutral black. Because it has a strong contrast ratio against white text, it maintains excellent readability for refined, dark-themed user interfaces.
Is #1f0000 readable on white or black?
#1f0000 has a 19.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.05:1 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.