#101416 Hex Color
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This nearly black shade is ideal for modern dark mode interfaces where pure black feels too intense. Its low chroma creates a moody, stable foundation that pairs well with high-contrast accent colors like electric blue or muted gold. Because white text is highly readable against it, #101416 serves as an excellent UI background. The hex code for this neutral, shadowy tone is #101416.
Questions about #101416
What is #101416 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #101416 is rgb(16, 20, 22), in HSL hsl(200, 16%, 7%) and in CMYK 27%, 9%, 0%, 91%.
Is #101416 a better choice than pure black for UI design?
#101416 is often superior to pure black because it reduces eye strain and creates a softer, more modern aesthetic on screens. Pure black can create intense vibration against white text, whereas this shadowy tone feels more natural and balanced.
What colors pair well with the deep #101416?
This color acts as a versatile neutral that anchors bright, high-contrast accents perfectly. It pairs beautifully with electric blue for a tech-forward look or muted gold if you want to create a sense of refined, quiet luxury.
Is #101416 readable on white or black?
#101416 has a 18.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.13:1 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.