#161921 Hex Color
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This heavily muted, charcoal blue feels grounded and serious. It serves as an effective base for dark mode interfaces where pure black feels too harsh. Because white text stands out clearly against this dim, dusty hue, it maintains excellent readability for body copy. The hex code for this stable, professional shade is #161921.
Questions about #161921
What is #161921 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #161921 is rgb(22, 25, 33), in HSL hsl(224, 20%, 11%) and in CMYK 33%, 24%, 0%, 87%.
Why is #161921 better for dark mode than pure black?
#161921 provides a softer, less harsh foundation for digital interfaces by introducing a subtle blue undertone. This adjustment reduces eye strain during prolonged screen use while still allowing white or light gray typography to pop with high contrast.
Which color schemes work best with #161921?
Is #161921 readable on white or black?
#161921 has a 17.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.19:1 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.