#160C2B Hex Color
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#160c2b is a very dark, dim purple with a cool, ashy undertone. Its low lightness makes it read almost black, which suits moody backgrounds and dark mode UI. It works best as a dominant base rather than a fine detail color, since its depth can swallow small type. Pair it with muted plum or warm mauve accents for contrast.
Questions about #160c2b
What is #160c2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #160c2b is rgb(22, 12, 43), in HSL hsl(259, 56%, 11%) and in CMYK 49%, 72%, 0%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #160c2b?
Warm, dusty tones flatter this shade best. Try muted plum, soft mauve, or a desaturated gold accent to lift its coolness. Avoid bright purples nearby, since they compete with its near-black depth.
Is #160c2b a warm or cool purple?
It reads cool. The heavy black base and faint blue lean give it a cold, shadowed character rather than the warmth of red-based purples like plum or magenta.
Can #160c2b be used as a background color?
Yes, and it performs well there. White text on #160c2b reaches about 18.7:1 contrast, far above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA, so small body text stays readable.
Is #160c2b readable on white or black?
#160c2b has a 18.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.12:1 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.