#11091C Hex Color
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#11091c is a very dark, ashy purple with sooty violet undertones and almost-black lightness. Its muted surface feels serious, mysterious, and structured, making it effective for moody backgrounds, luxury branding, gaming interfaces, or spiritual themes. Use it as a dominant dark base with pale text; this hex code provides about 19.5:1 contrast with white.
Questions about #11091c
What is #11091c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #11091c is rgb(17, 9, 28), in HSL hsl(265, 51%, 7%) and in CMYK 39%, 68%, 0%, 89%.
What colors pair well with #11091c?
Pair #11091c with warm off-white, muted gold, or a restrained burgundy accent for contrast that feels richer than plain monochrome. Keep brighter colors limited, since several strong accents can overpower its subdued, near-black base.
Is #11091c readable on white or black?
#11091c has a 19.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.07:1 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.