#171D1F Hex Color
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Dark gray with a faint blue-green undertone, #171d1f feels restrained, serious, and slightly gloomy. Its low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for dark interfaces, architecture, and moody branding, while warm cream or muted copper adds contrast. White text remains highly legible, with about a 17:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #171d1f.
Questions about #171d1f
What is #171d1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #171d1f is rgb(23, 29, 31), in HSL hsl(195, 15%, 11%) and in CMYK 26%, 6%, 0%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #171d1f?
Warm cream, muted copper, and softened clay tones pair well with #171d1f, adding contrast without fighting its restrained blue-green cast; cooler blue-green accents can create a quieter, related palette.
Does #171d1f look warm or cool?
#171d1f reads as a cool dark gray because its faint blue-green undertone shifts it away from neutral charcoal, while its very low lightness gives the shade a serious, subdued presence suited to restrained, atmospheric palettes.
Is #171d1f readable on white or black?
#171d1f has a 17.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.