#110C09 Hex Color
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#110c09 is a near-black brown with heavy, ashy undertones. This extremely dark, somber shade functions best as a background for high-contrast, minimalist interfaces where pure black feels too clinical. Because of its intense darkness, it creates a grounded, serious mood that pairs surprisingly well with muted gold or copper accents. The hex code for this grounded, dusty brown is #110c09.
Questions about #110c09
What is #110c09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #110c09 is rgb(17, 12, 9), in HSL hsl(23, 31%, 5%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 47%, 93%.
Why use #110c09 instead of standard black?
#110c09 provides a grounded, organic feel that prevents the visual strain often caused by pure black interfaces. Its ashy undertones soften the edges of text and UI elements, making it an ideal choice for modern, minimalist web design projects.
What colors pair best with #110c09?
Warm metallic accents like muted gold, copper, or bronze create the most striking visual balance against this deep, somber shade. Using these reflective tones adds a necessary layer of sophistication that prevents the composition from feeling too flat or overly clinical.
Is #110c09 readable on white or black?
#110c09 has a 19.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.08:1 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.