#141614 Hex Color
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#141614 is an almost-black grey with a muted, dusty quality. Because it sits so close to black, it provides a sophisticated, high-contrast base for UI design. White text stands out sharply against this shade, making it a reliable choice for dark mode interfaces. The hex code for this neutral, stable color is #141614, which works best when paired with soft, desaturated metallics or bright, energetic accents.
Questions about #141614
What is #141614 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #141614 is rgb(20, 22, 20), in HSL hsl(120, 5%, 8%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 9%, 91%.
How does #141614 perform in dark mode interface design?
#141614 creates a professional and high-contrast environment that reduces eye strain compared to pure black. It provides enough depth to separate UI elements while remaining neutral, making it an ideal anchor for white or soft metallic text.
What colors pair well with the deep tone of #141614?
Because #141614 is so desaturated, it works best with bright, energetic accent colors to prevent the design from feeling flat. Try pairing it with electric blue for a tech-focused look or mustard yellow for a grounded, modern contrast.
Is #141614 readable on white or black?
#141614 has a 18.18:1 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.