#011104 Hex Color
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The hex code #011104 is an almost-black green with a sooty, ashy cast and extremely low lightness. Its restrained green undertone brings mystery, seriousness, and stability to moody interfaces, eco branding, and dark layouts. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 19.4:1 contrast. Its near-black surface can look muddy in large flat areas.
Questions about #011104
What is #011104 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #011104 is rgb(1, 17, 4), in HSL hsl(131, 89%, 4%) and in CMYK 94%, 0%, 76%, 93%.
Does #011104 work well as a background?
#011104 works best as a dark background or large base, especially in dark-mode interfaces and moody layouts. White text has about 19.4:1 contrast against it, comfortably exceeding WCAG AA’s 4.5:1 threshold for body text.
What colors pair well with #011104?
Pair #011104 with muted terracotta for warmth, pale sage for an organic palette, or soft cream when the layout needs clear separation and readable contrast around text, icons, and interface controls. Avoid pairing it with other near-black greens, which can flatten the palette.
Is #011104 readable on white or black?
#011104 has a 19.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.08:1 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.