#231A1D Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #231a1d is a dusty pink with charcoal and subtle plum undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while restrained pink adds tenderness and romance. Use it as a supporting tone for cosmetics, fashion, or moody branding, paired with blush or cream. White text remains highly legible, making this hex code effective for dark backgrounds.
Questions about #231a1d
What is #231a1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #231a1d is rgb(35, 26, 29), in HSL hsl(340, 15%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 17%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #231a1d?
#231a1d pairs well with cream, blush, and muted mauve, which soften its charcoal-plum depth without losing its romantic mood; use cream for contrast and blush or mauve for a coordinated, low-saturation palette.
Is #231a1d suitable for text backgrounds?
#231a1d works well as a dark background with white text, which provides strong contrast, but it is a poor choice behind black or other very dark text; verify final type sizes with a WCAG contrast checker.
Is #231a1d readable on white or black?
#231a1d has a 16.97:1 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.