#081717 Hex Color
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Nearly black with a muted cyan cast, #081717 feels dense, serious, and slightly mysterious rather than vivid. Its low lightness gives interfaces and moody layouts a strong base, while the subtle green-cyan undertone adds depth. Use the hex code as a dominant dark background with white text; its contrast reaches about 18.3:1, exceeding WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #081717
What is #081717 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #081717 is rgb(8, 23, 23), in HSL hsl(180, 48%, 6%) and in CMYK 65%, 0%, 0%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #081717?
Warm off-white gives #081717 readable contrast, while muted terracotta or pale aqua introduces controlled warmth and keeps the palette from feeling flat across large dark areas without weakening its shadowy character. Use lighter partners for text, borders, or small accents.
Is #081717 readable on white or black?
#081717 has a 18.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.