#001917

#001917

Overview

#001917 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 0, 25, 23, in HSL 175.2°, 100.0%, 4.9%, and in CMYK 100.0%, 0.0%, 8.0%, 90.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 9011 Graphite Black.

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Color Values

HEX

#001917

RGB

0, 25, 23

HSL

175.2, 100.0%, 4.9%

HSV

175.2, 100.0%, 9.8%

CMYK

100.0%, 0.0%, 8.0%, 90.2%

OKLCH

0.1923 0.0335 187.8

Properties

Color Psychology

Pure and near-pure blacks represent absolute power, elegance, and bold sophistication. They evoke the infinite depth of space, mystery, and timeless authority. Black is the color of luxury fashion, formal occasions, and definitive statements.

Design Usage

The darkest blacks are used for true dark-mode OLED backgrounds and luxury branding. They create maximum contrast and dramatic visual impact when paired with bright colors. Use for premium interfaces, photography backgrounds, and high-contrast design systems.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #001917;
color: #001917;
border-color: #001917;
Nearest Tailwind: Neutral 900 #171717

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

18.24:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.15:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #001917?

RGB(0, 25, 23) · HSL(175.2, 100.0%, 4.9%) · CMYK(100.0%, 0.0%, 8.0%, 90.2%)

Does #001917 meet WCAG contrast on white?

18.24:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #001917?

Use FFFFFF text on a #001917 background; contrast on black is 1.15:1.