#170404 Hex Color
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Darker than charcoal with a faint ember undertone, #170404 reads as almost pure black. That muted warmth makes it a strong base for luxury branding and moody dark mode layouts. White text reaches a 19.9:1 contrast ratio on it, so fine typography stays readable. Pair it with oxblood or antique gold for depth.
Questions about #170404
What is #170404 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #170404 is rgb(23, 4, 4), in HSL hsl(0, 70%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 83%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #170404?
Antique gold and oxblood both flatter #170404, drawing out its faint red undertone. Cool grays and pale pastels tend to flatten it, so keep companions warm and low-saturation for tonal palettes.
Is #170404 readable on white or black?
#170404 has a 19.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.05:1 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.