#111112 Hex Color
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This near-black shade is a practical, somber neutral that carries significant weight. Because of its extreme darkness, #111112 serves best as a dominant background for dark mode interfaces or high-contrast branding. It offers 18.9:1 contrast with white text, ensuring excellent readability. Avoid using it alongside other muddy tones, as it creates the cleanest, most professional look when paired with sharp, saturated accents.
Questions about #111112
What is #111112 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #111112 is rgb(17, 17, 18), in HSL hsl(240, 3%, 7%) and in CMYK 6%, 6%, 0%, 93%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How does #111112 perform in user interface design?
#111112 serves as an ideal background for dark mode because it offers an extreme 18.9:1 contrast ratio against white text. This high contrast ensures superior readability while maintaining a sleek, modern, and professional aesthetic for digital platforms and branding projects.
Which color combinations work best with #111112?
Pair #111112 with sharp, saturated accents to avoid a muddy appearance in your design. Because this is a heavy, near-black neutral, it looks cleanest alongside bright, vibrant colors rather than other dark, desaturated tones that might compete for visual dominance.
Is #111112 readable on white or black?
#111112 has a 18.87:1 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.