#171620 Hex Color
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A dark, muted purple with ashy violet undertones, #171620 reads serious and mysterious rather than vivid. Its low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for dark interfaces, gaming, or moody branding, while white text stays highly legible. The hex code #171620 works well with muted mauve and warm cream accents.
Questions about #171620
What is #171620 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #171620 is rgb(23, 22, 32), in HSL hsl(246, 19%, 11%) and in CMYK 28%, 31%, 0%, 87%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #171620?
It pairs well with muted mauve, dusty rose, or warm cream because those lighter, softened tones lift its low lightness without creating harsh contrast, making the purple effective as a dominant background with restrained supporting accents.
Is #171620 readable on white or black?
#171620 has a 17.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.