#1F120E Hex Color
A shadowy brown with red warmth
With its nearly black value and muted red-brown undertones, #1f120e creates a serious, shadowy mood. The hex code #1f120e works well as a dominant background for moody branding, editorial layouts, and entertainment designs, though large areas can feel heavy. Pair it with warm ivory or dusty coral, while white text provides about 18.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #1f120e
What is #1f120e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f120e is rgb(31, 18, 14), in HSL hsl(14, 38%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 55%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #1f120e?
Warm ivory creates clear, gentle contrast with #1f120e, while dusty coral adds restrained warmth; muted terracotta can reinforce its earthy red-brown character without making the palette feel overly bright or harsh.
Is #1f120e readable on white or black?
#1f120e has a 18.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.15:1 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.