#161616 Hex Color
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Pot Black is a nearly black grey that offers serious, stable depth. Because it is highly neutral and dark, it functions best as a background color for minimalist interfaces, where it provides excellent contrast for white typography. With an 18.1:1 contrast ratio against white text, the hex code #161616 creates a comfortable, professional aesthetic for dark mode designs.
Questions about Pot Black
What is the hex code for Pot Black?
Pot Black is #161616. In RGB that is rgb(22, 22, 22), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 91%.
Is #161616 better for UI design than pure black?
Pot Black #161616 is superior to pure black for user interfaces because it reduces eye strain while maintaining the stark, high-contrast look that designers demand. It creates a more natural, sophisticated depth that keeps white text readable without the harshness of zero-value black.
Is Pot Black readable on white or black?
Pot Black has a 18.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.16:1 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.