#16171C Hex Color

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Hex color #16171c graphic
#16171c is a hex color. It can be described as dark, dim, gloomy, dull, shady, ashy, dusty and indigo. It is a near-black with a subtle indigo tint. The hex code is #16171c.

Questions about #16171c

What is #16171c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16171c is rgb(22, 23, 28), in HSL hsl(230, 12%, 10%) and in CMYK 21%, 18%, 0%, 89%.
Is #16171c readable on white or black?
#16171c has a 17.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.