#110511 Hex Color
Almost black with a trace of purple
#110511 is an almost black shade with a faint purple undertone. It reads somber and ashy, which suits dark mode interfaces, luxury branding, and moody editorial layouts. White text hits about 19.9:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. Use it as a dominant base rather than a small accent.
Questions about #110511
What is #110511 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #110511 is rgb(17, 5, 17), in HSL hsl(300, 55%, 4%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 0%, 93%.
What colors pair well with #110511?
Muted plum, dusty mauve, and warm brass all sit well against #110511, since its faint purple undertone flatters both cool and warm accents. Keep bright hues to small doses so the near-black stays dominant.
Is #110511 readable on white or black?
#110511 has a 19.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.05:1 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.