#231E1A Hex Color
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This near-black brown carries a heavy, serious atmosphere perfect for moody branding or organic, rustic design. Because it is so dark, #231e1a works best as a grounding base color rather than a large background. It offers exceptional contrast for white text at a 16.5:1 ratio, making it ideal for high-readability dark mode layouts. The hex code for this ashy, charcoal-toned shade is #231e1a.
Questions about #231e1a
What is #231e1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #231e1a is rgb(35, 30, 26), in HSL hsl(27, 15%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 26%, 86%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Why is #231e1a effective for dark mode interfaces?
#231e1a is ideal for dark mode because it offers a massive 16.5:1 contrast ratio against white text. Using this as a background allows you to maintain perfect readability while achieving a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic that avoids the starkness of pure black.
How should #231e1a be used in a color palette?
This color functions best as a grounding base rather than a large background in bright designs. It works exceptionally well in rustic branding or minimalist interfaces where you need a heavy, organic anchor to balance out lighter accents like cream or soft beige.
Is #231e1a readable on white or black?
#231e1a has a 16.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.