#16191C Hex Color
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Darker than most charcoal, #16191c is a grey that reads almost black with a faint cool undertone. It earns its keep as a dominant base in dark mode UIs and minimal layouts, where white text reaches about 17.6:1 contrast. Pure black can feel harsh; this hex code softens the edge. Pair it with warm accents like amber or rust so it never turns flat.
Questions about #16191c
What is #16191c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16191c is rgb(22, 25, 28), in HSL hsl(210, 12%, 10%) and in CMYK 21%, 11%, 0%, 89%.
What text color works best on #16191c?
White text is the clear choice, reaching about 17.6:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 minimum for body text. Light greys and warm creams also stay readable at smaller sizes.
What colors pair well with #16191c?
Is #16191c readable on white or black?
#16191c has a 17.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 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.