#151917 Hex Color
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Darker than charcoal and flatter than graphite, this grey sits just off black with a faint green undertone. The hex code #151917 works best as a dominant base in dark mode UIs and moody layouts, where white text reaches about 17.7:1 contrast. Pair it with warm amber or dusty rose accents to keep the palette from turning cold.
Questions about #151917
What is #151917 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #151917 is rgb(21, 25, 23), in HSL hsl(150, 9%, 9%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 8%, 90%.
What colors pair well with #151917?
Warm accents flatter this near-black grey best, so try amber, terracotta, or dusty rose to offset its cool cast. Off-white text and pale sage also read cleanly against it.
Can white body text sit on #151917?
Yes. White text on #151917 reaches about 17.7:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text. Even small type and thin weights stay readable on this background.
Is #151917 readable on white or black?
#151917 has a 17.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 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.