#10171D Hex Color
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#10171d is a dark, ashy blue that sits just above black. Its low saturation and deep value give it a gloomy, serious feel, closer to charcoal than to a true navy. That weight makes it a strong base for dark mode UI, finance dashboards, and security or law enforcement branding. White text on the hex code #10171d reaches about 18.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with muted gold or dusty teal for a palette that feels grounded.
Questions about #10171d
What is #10171d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #10171d is rgb(16, 23, 29), in HSL hsl(208, 29%, 9%) and in CMYK 45%, 21%, 0%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #10171d?
Muted gold, dusty teal, and burgundy all sit well against #10171d without fighting its grayed-out undertone. Bright accents can feel harsh next to it, so keep pairings low saturation.
Is #10171d readable on white or black?
#10171d has a 18.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.16:1 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.