#17112C Hex Color
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#17112c is a very dark purple with a muted, almost blackened violet cast. It works best as a dominant base in dark mode UIs and moody brand palettes, where its low lightness lets white text hit roughly 18:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty mauve or muted gold for depth; next to pure white it can flatten, so layer tints for dimension.
Questions about #17112c
What is #17112c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17112c is rgb(23, 17, 44), in HSL hsl(253, 44%, 12%) and in CMYK 48%, 61%, 0%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #17112c?
#17112c pairs well with dusty mauve, muted gold, and desaturated plum tones, which lift its darkness without clashing. Avoid bright saturated purples nearby; they make it read flat and muddy.
Is #17112c readable on white or black?
#17112c has a 18.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.15:1 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.