#171E21 Hex Color
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#171e21 is a very dark, muted cyan with ashy blue-green undertones and almost no brightness. Its dusty, gloomy character suggests mystery, seriousness, and depth, making it effective for dark mode interfaces, moody backgrounds, and technology branding. White text reaches about 16.9:1 contrast, so this hex code supports readable body text.
Questions about #171e21
What is #171e21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #171e21 is rgb(23, 30, 33), in HSL hsl(198, 18%, 11%) and in CMYK 30%, 9%, 0%, 87%.
What colors pair well with #171e21?
Pair #171e21 with pale cyan, icy blue, or warm terracotta accents when you need clear separation without losing its restrained mood, using the brighter color for buttons, links, and small visual details against the dark base.
Is #171e21 readable on white or black?
#171e21 has a 16.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.