#161712 Hex Color
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This near-black, ashy grey tone carries a serious, muted weight. Because #161712 is so desaturated and dark, it functions as a more sophisticated alternative to pure black for UI backgrounds. Use it to create high-contrast layouts, as it maintains excellent readability with white text. It pairs well with muted metallics or organic creams, serving best as a dominant, moody base for modern interface design.
Questions about #161712
What is #161712 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #161712 is rgb(22, 23, 18), in HSL hsl(72, 12%, 8%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 22%, 91%.
How can I best use #161712 in interface design?
#161712 functions as an excellent, readable alternative to pure black for background surfaces. Because it maintains high contrast without the visual intensity of absolute black, it works particularly well paired with cream or soft off-white text.
Does #161712 lean cool or warm?
This color sits on the cooler end of the spectrum due to its ashy, desaturated quality. Its subtle green-grey undertones provide a moody, professional weight that feels more organic and grounded than a standard, sterile carbon black.
Is #161712 readable on white or black?
#161712 has a 18.01:1 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.