#170202 Hex Color
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With its almost-black value and faint warm red-brown undertone, #170202 feels somber, controlled, and formal. The hex code #170202 suits dark backgrounds, luxury branding, editorial layouts, and bold typography. Use it as a dominant base with warm ivory or muted bronze accents. White text remains highly legible, with about a 20.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #170202
What is #170202 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #170202 is rgb(23, 2, 2), in HSL hsl(0, 84%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 91%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #170202?
Warm ivory creates crisp contrast with #170202, while muted bronze adds a restrained metallic accent without overpowering its almost-black, red-brown character in branding, editorial layouts, or interface accents that need a formal, subdued mood.
Is #170202 readable on white or black?
#170202 has a 20.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 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.