#0C110C Hex Color
A grounded and sooty near black green
This dark, sooty green sits on the edge of black. It serves as a grounded, organic alternative to harsh blacks in moody UI designs. Because #0c110c is extremely dim, white text provides the best readability. Pair this hex code with soft creams or burnished metals to prevent the color from appearing flat or muddy on your screens.
Questions about #0c110c
What is #0c110c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c110c is rgb(12, 17, 12), in HSL hsl(120, 17%, 6%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 29%, 93%.
When should I use #0c110c instead of pure black?
#0c110c is an ideal choice when you need a dark, grounded anchor but want to avoid the visual harshness or "vibration" that often comes with using absolute black on screen backgrounds or text headers.
What colors pair well with #0c110c?
This deep green creates a sophisticated, balanced palette when paired with cream or warm beige to add softness, or with metallic gold accents to bring out its organic, earthen undertones.
Is #0c110c readable on white or black?
#0c110c has a 19.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.10:1 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.