#14121F Hex Color
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This ultra-dark, ashy violet sits on the edge of black. Because #14121f is so low in chroma, it works best as a moody background or a subtle alternative to charcoal. It pairs well with crisp, cool whites or neon accents for sharp contrast. The hex code for this serious, inky shade is #14121f. White text remains highly readable over it, making it functional for interface design.
Questions about #14121f
What is #14121f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #14121f is rgb(20, 18, 31), in HSL hsl(249, 27%, 10%) and in CMYK 35%, 42%, 0%, 88%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How should I use #14121f in interface design?
#14121f functions best as an alternative to pure black for backgrounds or heavy text blocks. Because it carries a subtle violet undertone, it feels less harsh than standard black while maintaining high readability against crisp white or light gray text.
Is #14121f readable on white or black?
#14121f has a 18.48:1 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.