#1B150B

#1B150B

Overview

#1B150B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 27, 21, 11, in HSL 37.5°, 42.1%, 7.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 22.2%, 59.3%, 89.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 6022 Olive Drab.

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Color Values

HEX

#1B150B

RGB

27, 21, 11

HSL

37.5, 42.1%, 7.5%

HSV

37.5, 59.3%, 10.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 22.2%, 59.3%, 89.4%

OKLCH

0.1999 0.0208 79.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #1B150B;
color: #1B150B;
border-color: #1B150B;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 900 #1C1917

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

18.12:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #1B150B?

RGB(27, 21, 11) · HSL(37.5, 42.1%, 7.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 22.2%, 59.3%, 89.4%)

Does #1B150B meet WCAG contrast on white?

18.12:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #1B150B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #1B150B background; contrast on black is 1.16:1.