#151817 Hex Color
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#151817 is a near-black grey with a faint green undertone and very low saturation. Its dim, restrained character suits moody interfaces, architectural layouts, and minimal branding. Use it as a dominant dark background, then add warm white or muted stone for definition. White text reaches about 17.9:1 contrast, making the hex code #151817 effective for typography.
Questions about #151817
What is #151817 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #151817 is rgb(21, 24, 23), in HSL hsl(160, 7%, 9%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 4%, 91%.
Which colors pair well with #151817?
#151817 pairs well with warm white, muted stone, and restrained sage accents, which soften its near-black base without competing with its faint green undertone in calm interfaces, architectural layouts, and minimal branding.
Is #151817 readable on white or black?
#151817 has a 17.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.