#17181A Hex Color
A near-black grey with cool restraint
With its very low lightness and faint cool blue undertone, #17181a is a dark, neutral grey with a gloomy, restrained mood. The hex code #17181a works best as a dominant dark-mode background, framing brighter type and accents without competing for attention. White text reads clearly on it, making this shade practical for accessible interfaces.
Questions about #17181a
What is #17181a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17181a is rgb(23, 24, 26), in HSL hsl(220, 6%, 10%) and in CMYK 12%, 8%, 0%, 90%.
What colors pair well with #17181a?
The near-black neutrality of #17181a pairs well with muted burgundy, warm stone, dusty blue, and pale grey, which add contrast without making the palette feel harsh. Use burgundy for small accents and warmer neutrals for supporting surfaces.
Is #17181a readable on white or black?
#17181a has a 17.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 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.