#031112 Hex Color
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Almost black with faint cyan undertones, #031112 functions as a somber, desaturated alternative to pure black. This color provides significant depth in dark mode interfaces or moody branding, especially when paired with high-contrast white text for readability. Because it is so dark, use the hex code #031112 sparingly as a background base to avoid a muddy appearance, or lean into its heavy, sooty character for atmospheric accents.
Questions about #031112
What is #031112 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #031112 is rgb(3, 17, 18), in HSL hsl(184, 71%, 4%) and in CMYK 83%, 6%, 0%, 93%.
Is #031112 suitable for web text?
While #031112 is very dark, it is not pure black, so use it carefully on text. It offers a softer, more sophisticated alternative for headings or UI elements when paired with a clean white to maintain necessary contrast levels.
Which color palettes complement #031112?
This color pairs beautifully with cool slate or metallic grays to enhance its cyan undertone. Because it is so moody, it also benefits from pops of vibrant, high-saturation colors to create a modern and intentional aesthetic contrast.
Is #031112 readable on white or black?
#031112 has a 19.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.09:1 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.