#171C17 Hex Color
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This extremely dark, desaturated shade of green acts as a grounded alternative to pure black. Because #171c17 has a muddy, ashy undertone, it provides a moody foundation for UI designs without the harshness of charcoal. Pair it with crisp white text to take advantage of its 17.3:1 contrast ratio. It excels as a 60 percent background tone for organic or eco-focused branding.
Questions about #171c17
What is #171c17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #171c17 is rgb(23, 28, 23), in HSL hsl(120, 10%, 10%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 18%, 89%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How does #171c17 perform as a background color for web interfaces?
#171c17 functions beautifully as a sophisticated UI background because its ashy undertones feel less harsh than pure black. It maintains a strong 17.3:1 contrast ratio against crisp white text, ensuring excellent readability for long-form content or minimalist navigation panels.
What design aesthetic pairs best with the #171c17 shade?
Is #171c17 readable on white or black?
#171c17 has a 17.28:1 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.