#16170C Hex Color
Moody, organic deep olive neutral
This nearly black, dusty olive shade reads as a moody, serious neutral. Because it sits so close to total black, #16170c serves as a sophisticated alternative for dark mode interfaces. Use it as a dominant background to ground vibrant accent colors, as white text stands out with excellent clarity against its matte surface. The hex code for this shade is #16170c.
Questions about #16170c
What is #16170c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16170c is rgb(22, 23, 12), in HSL hsl(65, 31%, 7%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 48%, 91%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #16170c?
Since #16170c acts as a near-black neutral with an organic, earthy olive undertone, it pairs beautifully with warm, muted tones like cream or soft terracotta. These pairings soften the intensity while maintaining a sophisticated, modern contrast that feels less harsh than pure black.
Is #16170c suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
This shade is an excellent choice for background surfaces in dark mode, but avoid using it for long-form body text. Because it is so close to black, text on #16170c requires high-contrast, off-white foregrounds to maintain the legibility needed for extended reading.
Is #16170c readable on white or black?
#16170c has a 18.07:1 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.