#151317 Hex Color
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This nearly black shade offers a professional, muted alternative to standard ink tones. Because #151317 sits so close to black, it works best as a primary background color for modern dark mode interfaces. Pair it with soft, desaturated teals or muted golds to avoid harsh contrast. The hex code for this ashy, neutral tone is #151317. It provides an excellent base for high-contrast, readable typography.
Questions about #151317
What is #151317 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #151317 is rgb(21, 19, 23), in HSL hsl(270, 10%, 8%) and in CMYK 9%, 17%, 0%, 91%.
How should I use #151317 in a web interface?
#151317 works best as a primary background color for modern dark mode layouts because it reduces eye strain better than pure black. It provides a professional, anchored feel that makes white or light-toned typography pop with excellent readability and contrast.
What colors pair well with the #151317 shade?
Is #151317 readable on white or black?
#151317 has a 18.46:1 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.