#141515 Hex Color
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With its near-black value and barely perceptible cool undertone, #141515 creates a serious, restrained mood. This muted gray works well as a dominant dark-mode background, especially with white text, which reaches about 18.3:1 contrast. The hex code #141515 also suits minimalist branding, strong typography, product interfaces, and moody architectural palettes.
Questions about #141515
What is #141515 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #141515 is rgb(20, 21, 21), in HSL hsl(180, 2%, 8%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 0%, 92%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #141515?
White and pale cool neutrals pair well with #141515, while silver or slate can add measured contrast without breaking its restrained mood; muted blue and soft gray accents also preserve its cool, minimalist character.
Is #141515 warm or cool?
#141515 reads as a near-neutral cool gray because its red, green, and blue values are nearly equal, with the blue-green balance creating a barely perceptible cool cast rather than a visibly blue appearance.
Is #141515 readable on white or black?
#141515 has a 18.29:1 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.