#241C17 Hex Color
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This near-black brown, hex code #241c17, functions as a moody, serious base. Because it is extremely dark, use it as a structural background rather than for fine details. Pair this shade with soft cream or pale grey to prevent a muddy appearance. It maintains a 16.8:1 contrast ratio with white, making it a reliable choice for accessible, high-contrast dark mode interfaces.
Questions about #241c17
What is #241c17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #241c17 is rgb(36, 28, 23), in HSL hsl(23, 22%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 36%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #241c17 for web design?
Pair #241c17 with soft creams, warm beiges, or cool light greys to avoid a muddy appearance on your screen. Using these lighter neutrals ensures the high-contrast ratio remains readable while softening the severe, near-black nature of the base color.
Is #241c17 suitable for primary text on a white background?
#241c17 is an excellent choice for primary text because it maintains a high 16.8:1 contrast ratio against white. It provides the visual depth of black while feeling slightly more organic and less harsh for long-form reading.
Is #241c17 readable on white or black?
#241c17 has a 16.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.