#160314 Hex Color
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At near-black lightness, #160314 carries minimal visible chroma and a faint red-violet undertone, creating a somber, controlled mood. The hex code #160314 suits dark-mode interfaces, luxury branding, editorial layouts, and formal typography. Use it as a dominant background with warm ivory or muted copper accents. White text remains highly readable, with about a 19.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #160314
What is #160314 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #160314 is rgb(22, 3, 20), in HSL hsl(306, 76%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 9%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #160314?
Warm ivory, muted copper, and soft gray pair well with #160314, providing readable contrast while preserving its restrained, luxurious mood in interfaces, editorial layouts, and formal brand systems without making the palette feel harsh.
Does #160314 look warm or cool?
It reads as a warm near-black because its faint red-violet undertone shifts it away from neutral charcoal, while the very low lightness keeps the overall effect somber, controlled, and formal.
Is #160314 readable on white or black?
#160314 has a 19.86:1 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.