#141715 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #141715 is a near-black gray with a faint green undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to moody branding, architecture, and dark interfaces. Use the hex code #141715 as a dominant background with white text, which provides about an 18.1:1 contrast ratio, or as a strong typography color.
Questions about #141715
What is #141715 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #141715 is rgb(20, 23, 21), in HSL hsl(140, 7%, 8%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 9%, 91%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #141715?
Pair #141715 with warm off-white, muted sage, or terracotta accents to soften its near-black depth while preserving a grounded architectural palette, using pale neutrals for readable text and stronger accents for small focal areas.
Does #141715 look warm or cool?
#141715 reads as a cool near-black gray because its very low lightness is paired with a subtle green undertone, though surrounding colors can make it feel more neutral or warmer.
Is #141715 readable on white or black?
#141715 has a 18.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.16:1 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.