#191C1F
- RGB
- 25, 28, 31
- Brightness
- 27.5
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 210°, 11%, 11%
- HSV V %
- 12%
- Lab
- 10.1, -0.6, -2.8
- CMYK (%)
- 19%, 10%, 0%, 88%
- PNG size
- 5.0 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very dark, muted cool hue
Recommended text: White (17.11:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #191C1F
Common Name: Pantone Solid Coated 426 C
RGB: 25, 28, 31
HSL: 210°, 11%, 11%
Contrast: White: 7.5:1 (AA pass), Black: 1.0:1 (Fail)
Mood Blurb: This deep, almost charcoal hue exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication. Often associated with the strength of a midnight sky, it provides a balanced, muted backdrop in design, evoking feelings of subtle luxury and professionalism. It carries a timeless and modern appeal, used primarily for high-end applications or in environments requiring a subdued yet strong presence.
Close Named Matches:
- Pantone Solid Coated 426 C - #191C1F (Exact match)
- Australian Standard AS2700 - N61 - #2C2C2C (ΔE=8.34)
- BS 381C:1996 - Night - #282B2F (ΔE=7.33)
- RAL Classic - Jet Black - #3C3C3C (ΔE=15.46)
- Behr Paint - Bauhaus - #1E1E1F (ΔE=2.38)
Why Designers Use It:
Designers often choose this color for its versatility and strong visual impact. Its muted yet dense appearance creates a striking contrast with lighter tones, often used in corporate branding, luxury packaging, and minimalist interiors. With its deep richness, it gives off a sense of depth and mystery while remaining neutral enough to blend seamlessly into various design schemes. It is widely used in the automotive, fashion, and technology industries, where it represents sophistication, power, and exclusivity.
The color's associations with strength and power also make it popular in defense-related designs (e.g., military or security applications) and technology (especially for dark-themed software interfaces). Its association with nature is subtle but often linked to the depth of the night sky or the intensity of deep stone materials.