#241517 Hex Color
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With its near-black lightness and muted red-brown undertones, #241517 creates a gloomy, serious mood without losing warmth. The hex code #241517 works well as a dominant background for moody branding, entertainment, or dark-mode interfaces, though its low brightness can swallow fine details. White text reaches about 17.6:1 contrast, making it highly readable for body copy.
Questions about #241517
What is #241517 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #241517 is rgb(36, 21, 23), in HSL hsl(352, 26%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 36%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #241517?
The #241517 hex color pairs well with cream, terracotta, muted rose, and charcoal, using lighter warm tones for contrast while preserving its restrained, serious mood. A soft pink accent can bring out its red-brown warmth without making the palette feel harsh.
Where should designers use #241517?
The #241517 hex color works best as a dominant background for moody branding, entertainment graphics, and dark-mode interfaces, where its near-black value creates depth and light text remains clear at normal reading sizes. Use it sparingly in small dark details, which can disappear against the background.
Is #241517 readable on white or black?
#241517 has a 17.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.19:1 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.