#161716 Hex Color
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#161716 is an almost-black, low-saturation grey with a faint green undertone. Its dim, neutral character brings seriousness, depth, and restraint to dark interfaces, architectural layouts, and moody branding. Use it as a dominant background with warm white typography or muted sage accents. The hex code #161716 supports white body text with about 18:1 contrast.
Questions about #161716
What is #161716 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #161716 is rgb(22, 23, 22), in HSL hsl(120, 2%, 9%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 4%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #161716?
#161716 pairs effectively with warm white for clear contrast, while muted sage adds a restrained tonal accent; terracotta or burgundy can introduce controlled warmth without overpowering its nearly black base.
What mood does #161716 create?
#161716 reads as a cool-leaning near-black because its low saturation carries a faint green undertone, giving it a subdued character that conveys seriousness, depth, and restraint in dark interfaces, architectural layouts, and moody branding.
Is #161716 readable on white or black?
#161716 has a 17.97:1 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.