#1F1713 Hex Color
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#1f1713 is a very dark, muted brown with low lightness and soft, ashy undertones. Its restrained warmth suggests seriousness, mystery, and dependable strength. Use the hex code #1f1713 as a dominant background for moody interfaces, coffee or artisan branding, and vintage layouts. White text remains highly legible, with about a 17.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #1f1713
What is #1f1713 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f1713 is rgb(31, 23, 19), in HSL hsl(20, 24%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 39%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #1f1713?
#1f1713 pairs well with muted sage, dusty cream, and restrained metallic tones because its low lightness gives lighter accents room to register without making the palette feel busy or overly sweet. Use it as a dominant base, then reserve brighter warm colors for buttons, marks, or small editorial details.
Does #1f1713 read as warm or cool?
#1f1713 reads warm because its muted brown base leans toward red and orange while its very low lightness keeps the warmth restrained rather than bright, sunny, or openly rustic in use. It can suggest seriousness and isolation in dark layouts, but lighter support colors prevent the result from feeling muddy.
Is #1f1713 readable on white or black?
#1f1713 has a 17.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.19:1 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.