#171C0C Hex Color
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Far from a bright lime, the hex code #171c0c reads as a near-black green with a dusty, muted cast. Its low lightness gives it a serious, shaded feel that suits dark UI, gaming layouts, and moody branding. Use it as a dominant base, where white text hits a strong 17.4:1 contrast, and pair it with warm amber or clay tones to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #171c0c
What is #171c0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #171c0c is rgb(23, 28, 12), in HSL hsl(79, 40%, 8%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 57%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #171c0c?
Warm amber, clay, and mustard tones lift #171c0c out of its gloom, while soft sage keeps it grounded. Skip bright lime accents, since they fight its muted, dusty character.
Is #171c0c readable on white or black?
#171c0c has a 17.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.