#161410 Hex Color
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King Kong is an intensely dark, near-black shade with subtle ashy undertones that prevent it from appearing like a flat, standard black. Because of its extreme depth, #161410 acts as a sophisticated base for minimal interfaces or dark mode backgrounds. White text creates a sharp, readable contrast against this hex code, making it a functional choice for high-end, serious typographic layouts.
Questions about King Kong
What is the hex code for King Kong?
King Kong is #161410. In RGB that is rgb(22, 20, 16), in HSL hsl(40, 16%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 27%, 91%.
How should I use King Kong #161410 in a design project?
King Kong #161410 works best as a primary background for minimalist user interfaces where high readability is required. Pair it with soft, off-white text to reduce eye strain while maintaining a sharp, professional contrast that feels more natural than pure black.
Does #161410 function as a true black?
No, #161410 is technically an extremely deep brown-gray, which gives it a softer, more organic presence than a standard digital black. Its ashy undertones provide depth, making it excellent for avoiding the harsh, flat appearance often seen with fully saturated black values.
Is King Kong readable on white or black?
King Kong has a 18.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.