#160216 Hex Color
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This near-black shade carries a somber, ashy weight that brings instant authority to a layout. Because #160216 is so dim, it acts best as a solid foundation for high-contrast typography rather than a primary fill. Pair this color with muted gold or soft cream accents to prevent the design from looking too flat or muddy. The hex code for this tone is #160216.
Questions about #160216
What is #160216 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #160216 is rgb(22, 2, 22), in HSL hsl(300, 83%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 0%, 91%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #160216 in a design?
Pair #160216 with muted gold or soft cream accents to prevent your design from appearing too flat or muddy. These lighter, warmer tones lift the heavy ashy weight of #160216 while maintaining a sophisticated, high-contrast visual balance across your layout.
Is #160216 suitable for primary text on a website?
Using #160216 as primary body text is generally risky because it lacks sufficient contrast against standard dark backgrounds and may appear almost invisible. It is better suited as a solid background or a container color that supports lighter, high-contrast typography.
Is #160216 readable on white or black?
#160216 has a 19.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.05:1 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.