#111122 Hex Color
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Corbeau is an intense, inky shade of indigo that commands attention. Its moody and dusty appearance works well for night sky themes or luxury branding that requires a serious tone. Designers use this shade to ground complex interfaces without the harshness of pure black. The hex code #111122 offers a balanced, structured option for projects needing mystery and depth.
Questions about Corbeau
What is the hex code for Corbeau?
Corbeau is #111122. In RGB that is rgb(17, 17, 34), in HSL hsl(240, 33%, 10%) and in CMYK 50%, 50%, 0%, 87%.
Is Corbeau a warm or cool color?
Corbeau is a decidedly cool color because of its heavy indigo and blue undertones. It creates a crisp, chilled aesthetic that feels more like the depths of a midnight sky than a traditional black.
What colors pair best with #111122?
Soft neutrals like cool greys, slate whites, or metallic silver look excellent against this shade. For more contrast, try pairing it with muted ochres or warm, dusty oranges to create a sophisticated balance between intensity and warmth.
When should I use this color in design?
This shade is perfect for luxury branding, tech interfaces, or night-themed websites where you need depth without the harshness of standard black. It adds a premium, serious, and structured feeling to any digital or print layout.
Is Corbeau readable on white or black?
Corbeau has a 18.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.12:1 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.