#101618 Hex Color
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Reach for #101618 when a design needs a dark mode base that feels softer than pure black. This very dark grey carries a faint blue undertone, giving depth without adding color. White text scores about 18.3:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA, so it works behind small body copy. Pair it with warm amber or muted terracotta accents to keep interfaces from reading cold.
Questions about #101618
What is #101618 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #101618 is rgb(16, 22, 24), in HSL hsl(195, 20%, 8%) and in CMYK 33%, 8%, 0%, 91%.
What accent colors work with #101618?
Warm accents like amber, muted terracotta, or soft brass give #101618 some needed warmth and keep dark interfaces from feeling flat. Cool pastels also work if you want a quieter palette.
Is #101618 readable on white or black?
#101618 has a 18.26:1 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.