#1F1B1C Hex Color
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Not quite black, #1f1b1c is a near-black grey with a faint warm undertone. Its low lightness and muted saturation suit dark mode interfaces, moody branding, and typography. White text reads clearly on it at roughly 17:1 contrast, so small body copy stays legible. Pair it with muted terracotta or dusty rose to keep the palette from going flat.
Questions about #1f1b1c
What is #1f1b1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f1b1c is rgb(31, 27, 28), in HSL hsl(345, 7%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 10%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #1f1b1c?
#1f1b1c pairs well with muted terracotta, dusty rose, and warm ochre, which lift its sooty warmth without clashing. Avoid bright neons next to it; they read harsh against its low saturation.
Is #1f1b1c readable on white or black?
#1f1b1c has a 17.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.