#141617 Hex Color
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#141617 is an ultra-dark grey with minimal saturation, offering a stable, moody alternative to pure black. Because it remains so dark, it works best as a background base for interfaces where you want to reduce screen glare. White text provides high legibility against this hex code, making it an excellent choice for modern dark mode designs that require professional, readable typography.
Questions about #141617
What is #141617 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #141617 is rgb(20, 22, 23), in HSL hsl(200, 7%, 8%) and in CMYK 13%, 4%, 0%, 91%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Why use #141617 instead of pure black?
Using #141617 creates a more natural, comfortable viewing experience on digital screens compared to true black. Pure black can often appear too harsh or create visual vibration against white text, whereas this deep grey softens the contrast, reducing eye strain for users.
What colors pair well with #141617?
Is #141617 readable on white or black?
#141617 has a 18.15:1 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.