Dreamless Sleep
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Dreamless Sleep is an ashy, near-black gray that brings a somber tone to any palette. This shade works well as a background for minimal interfaces, offering a softer alternative to pure black. With white text, #111111 achieves an 18.9:1 contrast ratio, which provides excellent readability for body copy. The hex code for this neutral and stable tone is #111111.
Questions about Dreamless Sleep
What is the hex code for Dreamless Sleep?
Dreamless Sleep is #111111. In RGB that is rgb(17, 17, 17), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 93%.
Is #111111 a better choice than pure black for UI design?
Yes, #111111 is generally preferred in digital interfaces because it reduces eye strain and provides a softer, more comfortable visual depth compared to high-contrast pure black. This ash-toned gray maintains high readability while feeling less harsh on modern display screens.
What colors pair well with Dreamless Sleep in a palette?
Dreamless Sleep functions as a versatile neutral that anchors bright, saturated colors or pairs beautifully with soft off-white and cool silver tones. Use it to ground vibrant accent colors, ensuring your design feels stable and professional without sacrificing visual interest.
Is Dreamless Sleep readable on white or black?
Dreamless Sleep has a 18.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.11:1 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.