#161217 Hex Color
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An exceptionally dark, dusty purple, #161217 teeters on the edge of black. This hex code provides a sophisticated alternative to standard matte backgrounds in UI design. It pairs beautifully with crisp white text, easily passing accessibility guidelines. Because of its near-black saturation, use it to build moody, high-contrast interfaces where you need serious, grounded depth without the harshness of pure black.
Questions about #161217
What is #161217 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #161217 is rgb(22, 18, 23), in HSL hsl(288, 12%, 8%) and in CMYK 4%, 22%, 0%, 91%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #161217?
This color complements bright, cool tones and neutral palettes exceptionally well. Try pairing #161217 with slate gray or muted lavender to maintain a cohesive, sophisticated look that emphasizes its unique, dusty purple undertones without overwhelming the design.
Is #161217 readable on white or black?
#161217 has a 18.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.13:1 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.