#1F181B Hex Color
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A near-black shade with a dusty pink cast, #1f181b works as a soft alternative to pure black in dark interfaces and moody palettes. Its muted warmth keeps layouts from feeling harsh. Pair it with pale gold or dusty rose accents, since large low-contrast gray text on it gets muddy fast.
Questions about #1f181b
What is #1f181b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f181b is rgb(31, 24, 27), in HSL hsl(334, 13%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 13%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #1f181b?
Muted rose, dusty mauve, and pale gold all sit comfortably beside #1f181b without clashing. For contrast, soft cream text or warm apricot accents keep the palette from turning flat.
Is #1f181b a good color for dark mode backgrounds?
Yes. Its low-saturation plum tone is easier on the eyes than pure black and reduces glare in low light. Keep text light and high contrast, since mid-gray text loses legibility on it.
Is #1f181b readable on white or black?
#1f181b has a 17.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.