#181516
Black
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RGB
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About #181516 Black
#181516 is a black color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 24 red, 21 green, and 22 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 340°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 9%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
340°
Hue
7%
Saturation
9%
Lightness
Black
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #181516 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #181516 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#181516 on White
Contrast Ratio18.14:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#181516 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.16:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #181516 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #181516 |
| RGB | rgb(24, 21, 22) |
| HSL | hsl(340, 7%, 9%) |
| RGB Decimal | 24, 21, 22 |
| RGB Percent | 9.4%, 8.2%, 8.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 13%, 8%, 91% |
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