#17131C Hex Color
A sophisticated and moody near-black purple
This near-black purple functions as a sophisticated, moody alternative to standard grays. Because #17131c is so dark, it serves best as a dominant base for high-contrast UI designs or luxury branding. It carries an ashy, desaturated quality that feels grounded rather than playful. The hex code for this shade is #17131c, and it offers excellent legibility for white text in interface layouts.
Questions about #17131c
What is #17131c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17131c is rgb(23, 19, 28), in HSL hsl(267, 19%, 9%) and in CMYK 18%, 32%, 0%, 89%.
What makes #17131c an effective choice for UI design?
#17131c functions as a softer, more sophisticated alternative to pure black while maintaining excellent legibility for white text. Its ashy, desaturated undertones prevent the harshness often found in darker grays, making it ideal for modern, high-contrast interface layouts.
Which color palettes work best with #17131c?
Is #17131c readable on white or black?
#17131c has a 18.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.