#170B08 Hex Color
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No bright crimson here. #170b08 is a red pushed so far into black that it reads as charcoal with a warm, ashy undertone. Its very low lightness makes it a natural dominant base for dark mode layouts, and white text clears accessibility easily at about 19.3:1 contrast. Pair it with burnt orange or dusty rose, or it can turn muddy and flat. The hex code shines in moody branding and backgrounds.
Questions about #170b08
What is #170b08 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #170b08 is rgb(23, 11, 8), in HSL hsl(12, 48%, 6%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 65%, 91%.
What colors pair well with #170b08?
Warm, muted tones like burnt orange, dusty rose, and aged brass bring out its red undertone. Cool grays tend to drain it, leaving the color flat and muddy.
Does #170b08 read as warm or cool?
It leans warm because of its red undertone, though at this lightness the warmth stays subtle. At a glance it reads more like charcoal brown than true red.
Is #170b08 readable on white or black?
#170b08 has a 19.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.08:1 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.