#000716 Hex Color
Near Black, Blue Beneath
Almost black with a faint blue undertone, #000716 reads darker and colder than true black. That low lightness makes it a strong base for dark mode UI and premium branding, and white text hits about 20.2:1 contrast against it, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with antique gold or muted burgundy for depth. The hex code #000716 works best as a dominant background, not an accent.
Questions about #000716
What is #000716 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000716 is rgb(0, 7, 22), in HSL hsl(221, 100%, 4%) and in CMYK 100%, 68%, 0%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #000716?
Warm accents like antique gold and burgundy bring out its blue undertone and keep it from reading flat. Cool grays and pale blues also work, but warmth gives the palette more life.
Is #000716 readable on white or black?
#000716 has a 20.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 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.