#151614 Hex Color
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The hex code #151614 is an extremely dark, muted gray with a faint green undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, restrained mood suited to dark interfaces, moody branding, and architectural layouts. Use it as a dominant background with white typography, which achieves about 18.2:1 contrast for clear small text.
Questions about #151614
What is #151614 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #151614 is rgb(21, 22, 20), in HSL hsl(90, 5%, 8%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 9%, 91%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #151614?
Where does #151614 work best in a design?
Use #151614 as a dominant background when you want a serious, restrained visual foundation; its low lightness helps bright typography stand out, while the faint green cast adds subtle character without strong saturation.
Is #151614 readable on white or black?
#151614 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.