#160C23 Hex Color
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This near-black violet is muted, ashy, and carries a strong sense of atmospheric gloom. Because it is so dark, #160c23 works best as a moody, sophisticated background in UI designs where it allows white text to pop with excellent contrast. Use it sparingly to ground a palette, as it can feel heavy or muddy if applied to large areas without lighter accents to break up the space.
Questions about #160c23
What is #160c23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #160c23 is rgb(22, 12, 35), in HSL hsl(266, 49%, 9%) and in CMYK 37%, 66%, 0%, 86%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How can #160c23 be used effectively in UI design?
#160c23 works best as a primary background color to anchor a minimalist aesthetic, provided you use generous white space. Because of its extreme darkness, it pairs beautifully with high-contrast white typography or muted, pastel accents to maintain readability.
Does #160c23 lean warm or cool?
#160c23 leans cool due to its strong violet undertones, which give it an ashy, atmospheric quality compared to standard black. This makes it a great alternative for designs where pure black feels too harsh or disconnected from the page theme.
Is #160c23 readable on white or black?
#160c23 has a 18.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.11:1 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.