#241414 Hex Color
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#241414 is an incredibly dark, desaturated red that leans almost black. Because of its extreme depth, it works best as a moody background color for luxury branding or dark mode interfaces. Pair it with soft cream or dusty gold to maintain readability, as white text can feel too harsh against this shade. The hex code for this dim, serious tone is #241414.
Questions about #241414
What is #241414 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #241414 is rgb(36, 20, 20), in HSL hsl(0, 29%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 44%, 86%.
Is #241414 better than using standard black?
Using #241414 creates a more sophisticated and intentional aesthetic than flat black because of its subtle red undertones. This color adds depth to dark mode interfaces and high-end print materials, preventing the cold, industrial feel often caused by standard black.
Is #241414 readable on white or black?
#241414 has a 17.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 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.