#171322 Hex Color
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Not quite black, #171322 is an inky purple with a soft violet undertone. Its very low lightness makes it a natural fit for dark mode backgrounds and moody layouts, and white text sits well on top of it. It can read flat next to brighter purples, so give it support. The hex code #171322 works best as a dominant base with warm amber or dusty mauve accents.
Questions about #171322
What is #171322 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #171322 is rgb(23, 19, 34), in HSL hsl(256, 28%, 10%) and in CMYK 32%, 44%, 0%, 87%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #171322?
Warm amber and dusty mauve both lift this near-black purple without fighting its muted character. Use #171322 as the dominant base and keep brighter accents small so the mood stays dim.
Is #171322 readable on white or black?
#171322 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.