Brown color · XKCD survey name
Very Dark Brown Color Code: #1D0200
The HEX code for Very Dark Brown is #1D0200. It is a very dark, vivid red color made of 29 red, 2 green and 0 blue (HSL 4°, 100%, 6%). White text reads comfortably on it (19.79:1 contrast).
Very Dark Brown color values
#1D0200
rgb(29, 2, 0)
hsl(4, 100%, 6%)
4, 100%, 11%
hwb(4 0% 89%)
0%, 93%, 100%, 89%
1901056
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Very Dark Brown?
“Very Dark Brown” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 4° places it in the red part of the color wheel, with 100% saturation (vivid) and 6% lightness (very dark). It is a warm color.
Compared with the other brown colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 0% of them and more saturated than 84% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.003, which makes it a very dark color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Very Dark Brown counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 6% and its relative luminance is 0.003. White text reads comfortably on it (19.79:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Very Dark Brown
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 19.79:1 Excellent | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 1.06:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Very Dark Brown
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Very Dark Brown
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Very Dark Brown
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (19.79:1 contrast)
- Dark-mode surfaces, headers and footers
- Warm neutrals alongside cream and green
- Borders, wood-like textures and illustrations
- Earthy, natural palettes
- Packaging and craft-style layouts
Use Very Dark Brown in CSS
:root {
--color-very-dark-brown: #1D0200;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-very-dark-brown);
background-color: #1D0200;
border: 2px solid #1D0200;
}Questions about Very Dark Brown
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Brown?
Very Dark Brown is #1D0200.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Brown?
The RGB value of Very Dark Brown is 29, 2, 0: 29 red, 2 green and 0 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(29, 2, 0) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Very Dark Brown?
The HSL value of Very Dark Brown is 4°, 100%, 6% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(4, 100%, 6%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Very Dark Brown?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 93%, Y 100%, K 89%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Very Dark Brown a light or dark color?
Very Dark Brown counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 6% and its relative luminance is 0.003. White text reads comfortably on it (19.79:1 contrast).
How does Very Dark Brown look with white text?
White text on Very Dark Brown has a contrast ratio of 19.79:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Very Dark Brown look with black text?
Black text on Very Dark Brown has a contrast ratio of 1.06:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
What colors go well with Very Dark Brown?
Almost Black is its complementary color, and Black sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Very Dark Brown be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (19.79:1 contrast); dark-mode surfaces, headers and footers; warm neutrals alongside cream and green.
How do I use Very Dark Brown in CSS?
Use color: #1D0200; for text, background-color: #1D0200; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-very-dark-brown: #1D0200; and reuse it with var(--color-very-dark-brown).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.