Dark Moon
A near-black shade with grounding weight
Dark Moon is an near-black shade that anchors designs with serious, minimalist weight. Because of its extremely low lightness, it functions best as a dominant background for dark mode interfaces or high-contrast typography. It pairs cleanly with neon accents or crisp white text for excellent readability. The hex code for this neutral tone is #161718.
Questions about Dark Moon
What is the hex code for Dark Moon?
Dark Moon is #161718. In RGB that is rgb(22, 23, 24), in HSL hsl(210, 4%, 9%) and in CMYK 8%, 4%, 0%, 91%.
How should I use #161718 in UI design?
Use #161718 as a sophisticated alternative to pure black for background surfaces. It reduces eye strain in dark mode interfaces while still providing enough depth to make neon accents or crisp white text stand out clearly against the page.
Does #161718 work well with other neutral tones?
Yes, #161718 functions effectively as an anchor for monochrome palettes. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or soft slate grays to build a layered, professional aesthetic that feels intentional rather than just using a standard, flat black.
Is Dark Moon readable on white or black?
Dark Moon has a 17.95:1 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.