#001516 Hex Color
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#001516 is an intensely dark, sooty cyan that functions like a near-black. Because it sits so close to black, it provides excellent contrast for white text, achieving a high readability score of 18.8:1. Use this hex code as a moody background color for tech interfaces or dark mode designs. It feels solid and serious, pairing best with muted teals or sharp, cool whites.
Questions about #001516
What is #001516 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #001516 is rgb(0, 21, 22), in HSL hsl(183, 100%, 4%) and in CMYK 100%, 5%, 0%, 91%.
Where should I use #001516 in a design system?
#001516 is an ideal background choice for modern dark mode interfaces where maintaining accessibility is critical. Its dark, saturated nature provides a professional foundation that makes white text pop without the harshness of pure black, ensuring high readability for users.
What colors pair best with #001516?
This deep sooty cyan looks best when paired with sharp, cool whites for text or muted teals for subtle UI elements. Because it functions as a near-black, you can also use soft, desaturated stone accents to create a sophisticated, layered monochromatic look.
Is #001516 readable on white or black?
#001516 has a 18.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.11:1 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.