#1F2626 Hex Color
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This near-black grey carries a cool, desaturated tone that feels professional and restrained. Because it is so dark, #1f2626 provides excellent contrast for white typography, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI backgrounds. Avoid using it in small areas where it might look muddy; instead, use it as a dominant base to ground your design palette against brighter accent colors.
Questions about #1f2626
What is #1f2626 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f2626 is rgb(31, 38, 38), in HSL hsl(180, 10%, 14%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 0%, 85%.
How does #1f2626 perform in dark mode UI?
#1f2626 functions as a sophisticated, softer alternative to pure black for background layers. It provides excellent readability for white or light grey typography while reducing eye strain, making it a reliable choice for professional dashboards and clean digital interfaces.
What colors pair well with #1f2626 for a palette?
Is #1f2626 readable on white or black?
#1f2626 has a 15.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.