#1a1712
#1a1712 converts to rgb(26, 23, 18) and hsl(38, 18%, 9%). Its nearest Tailwind CSS token is neutral-900 and it appears in one curated design style in the StyleKit library.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 17.87:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| black | 1.18:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| slate-900 | 1.00:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| gray-100 | 16.24:1 | pass | pass | pass |
Ratios are computed from WCAG 2.x relative luminance. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #1a1712.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #1a1712 as the primary color, following the Parallax Editorial style: rgb(26, 23, 18), nearest Tailwind token neutral-900. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 17.87:1 on white, 1.18:1 on black).
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