#1F1711 Hex Color
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#1f1711 is a near-black shade that carries significant weight, resembling espresso or dark charred wood. Its desaturated, murky profile makes it an excellent choice for a grounding base in moody, high-contrast layouts. While it reads too heavy for large text blocks, it serves well as a dark mode background. Pair this hex code with high-luminance cream or white for accessible readability.
Questions about #1f1711
What is #1f1711 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f1711 is rgb(31, 23, 17), in HSL hsl(26, 29%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 45%, 88%.
How should I use #1f1711 in a UI design?
#1f1711 works best as a primary dark-mode background or a grounding accent rather than for large blocks of text. Because it is so deep, pair it with high-luminance cream or soft white text to ensure the accessibility contrast ratio remains readable for all users.
What colors pair well with #1f1711?
Is #1f1711 readable on white or black?
#1f1711 has a 17.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 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.