#1F2123 Hex Color
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This dark, near-black grey provides a serious, muted foundation for professional interfaces and moody editorial layouts. With a high contrast ratio against white text, #1f2123 works best as a background color rather than a text shade. Use this hex code sparingly as a dominant base to ground brighter accent colors, as its extreme depth can make smaller design elements disappear.
Questions about #1f2123
What is #1f2123 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f2123 is rgb(31, 33, 35), in HSL hsl(210, 6%, 13%) and in CMYK 11%, 6%, 0%, 86%.
How should I use #1f2123 in interface design?
#1f2123 works best as a primary background color rather than for text, as its extreme depth provides a sophisticated, moody foundation. Pair it with crisp white or off-white typography to maintain necessary accessibility standards and visual legibility.
Does #1f2123 read as a warm or cool tone?
This color sits on the cooler end of the neutral spectrum due to its subtle blue-grey undertones, which distinguish it from a true, flat black. These cool properties make it feel more organic and less harsh in digital environments.
Is #1f2123 readable on white or black?
#1f2123 has a 16.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.30:1 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.