#110907 Hex Color

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#110907 is a near-black, sooty red with a somber, dusty quality. Because it is so dark, this shade works best as a moody background color rather than a dominant primary element. It provides high contrast for white text, ensuring excellent readability in dark mode designs. Pair this hex code with metallic golds or muted cream tones to ground your interface.

Questions about #110907

What is #110907 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #110907 is rgb(17, 9, 7), in HSL hsl(12, 42%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 59%, 93%.
How should I use #110907 in website design?
#110907 functions best as a sophisticated background color in dark mode interfaces. Because it is a near-black red, it creates less eye strain than absolute black while maintaining enough depth to make white or cream text stand out clearly.
Which color combinations work well with #110907?
Pair #110907 with metallic golds, muted creams, or soft tans to ground the design. These warm, lighter neutrals provide the necessary contrast to elevate the somber, dusty nature of this shade without feeling overly harsh or synthetic.
Is #110907 readable on white or black?
#110907 has a 19.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.06:1 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.