#170703 Hex Color
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Near-black brown with a warm, sooty undertone. #170703 works best as a dominant background in moody layouts, where its low lightness gives white text a contrast ratio of about 19.7:1. Pair it with burnt orange or aged brass to keep it from reading flat. The hex code suits coffee, tobacco, and artisan branding.
Questions about #170703
What is #170703 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #170703 is rgb(23, 7, 3), in HSL hsl(12, 77%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 87%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #170703?
Warm accents like terracotta, aged brass, and burnt orange lift #170703 out of its gloom. Cool tones such as slate blue also work, creating a muted contrast that feels grounded rather than harsh.
Is #170703 readable on white or black?
#170703 has a 19.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.06:1 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.