#171A25 Hex Color
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This near-black indigo is dim, dusty, and grounded by a strong ashy base. Because of its extremely low lightness, #171a25 functions best as a dominant dark mode background rather than an accent. Pair it with soft, muted teals or creams to maintain readability, as high-contrast white text is necessary here. The hex code #171a25 brings a serious, mysterious atmosphere to modern digital interfaces.
Questions about #171a25
What is #171a25 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #171a25 is rgb(23, 26, 37), in HSL hsl(227, 23%, 12%) and in CMYK 38%, 30%, 0%, 85%.
How should I use #171a25 in digital design?
Use #171a25 primarily as a dominant background color in dark mode interfaces to establish a serious, modern tone. Because of its low lightness, always ensure your foreground text is a high-contrast white or light cream to maintain essential readability.
What colors pair well with #171a25?
This color works best when paired with soft, desaturated tones to balance its heavy, ashy base. Try combining it with muted teal for a professional look or soft cream to create a gentle, readable contrast against the darkness.
Is #171a25 readable on white or black?
#171a25 has a 17.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.