#121315 Hex Color
Professional near-black with serious, grounded depth
This near-black grey provides a serious, grounded base for moody interface designs. Because #121315 is so dark, it lacks the harshness of pure black while maintaining extreme contrast against white text. It excels as a 60% background color where you need professional, understated depth. Pair it with muted ochre or soft mint to prevent the palette from feeling too flat. The hex code for this color is #121315.
Questions about #121315
What is #121315 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #121315 is rgb(18, 19, 21), in HSL hsl(220, 8%, 8%) and in CMYK 14%, 10%, 0%, 92%.
Is #121315 better for UI design than pure black?
Yes, #121315 creates a softer, more professional look by reducing eye strain compared to absolute black. It provides deep, moody contrast against light text while feeling grounded and less artificial on modern screen displays.
What colors pair best with #121315?
Is #121315 readable on white or black?
#121315 has a 18.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.12:1 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.