#161619 Hex Color
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With its near-black value and barely cool undertone, #161619 is a muted, neutral grey that feels serious and restrained. The hex code #161619 works best as a dominant background for dark interfaces, moody branding, and typography. White text reaches about 18.1:1 contrast here, supporting clear, accessible body copy.
Questions about #161619
What is #161619 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #161619 is rgb(22, 22, 25), in HSL hsl(240, 6%, 9%) and in CMYK 12%, 12%, 0%, 90%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #161619?
#161619 pairs well with white, soft gray, and restrained accent colors such as muted blue or sage, creating readable contrast without losing its quiet, serious mood. Use lighter tones for text and brighter accents sparingly against its near-black base.
Is #161619 readable on white or black?
#161619 has a 18.05:1 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.