#10170F Hex Color
A shadowed green with grounded depth
#10170f is a very dark, muted green with a faint warm, earthy undertone and low lightness. Its shadowy, ashy character suggests seriousness, safety, and stability, making it useful for moody backgrounds, eco branding, finance, or pharmacy interfaces. Use this hex code as a dominant dark base; white text remains highly readable at about 18.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #10170f
What is #10170f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #10170f is rgb(16, 23, 15), in HSL hsl(113, 21%, 7%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 35%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #10170f?
The #10170f hex color pairs well with warm off-white, muted sage, and restrained terracotta because these lighter, softened tones separate its dark green base without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright. Use terracotta sparingly for emphasis.
Is #10170f suitable for text and backgrounds?
The #10170f hex color works especially well as a dark background because white text reaches about 18.2:1 contrast, comfortably exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text and supporting clear interface labels. Test dark-on-dark text separately.
Is #10170f readable on white or black?
#10170f has a 18.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.15:1 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.