#011B20 Hex Color
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Not quite black and not navy, #011b20 is a very dark cyan with a muted, ashy cast. Its low lightness makes it a solid dominant base for dark mode UIs and moody layouts. White text reads clearly on it, about 17.8:1 contrast, so small body copy stays accessible. Warm accents like amber or coral keep it from going flat.
Questions about #011b20
What is #011b20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #011b20 is rgb(1, 27, 32), in HSL hsl(190, 94%, 6%) and in CMYK 97%, 16%, 0%, 87%.
What colors pair well with #011b20?
Warm tones flatter #011b20 best. Try amber, coral, or terracotta accents against its near-black teal base. Cool grays and muted blues can work too, but they risk turning muddy next to a shade this dark.
Is #011b20 readable on white or black?
#011b20 has a 17.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.