#111211 Hex Color
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#111211 is an almost-black, muted grey with a faint green undertone. Its very low lightness creates a serious, restrained mood suited to dark interfaces, typography, and architectural layouts. Use this hex code as a dominant background with white text. Its contrast is about 18.8:1, meeting WCAG AA requirements for body copy.
Questions about #111211
What is #111211 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #111211 is rgb(17, 18, 17), in HSL hsl(120, 3%, 7%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 6%, 93%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #111211?
Pair #111211 with white, soft gray, muted sage, or warm off-white accents to create clear contrast without losing its restrained, architectural mood; terracotta adds a warmer focal accent.
Does #111211 look warm or cool?
#111211 reads as a slightly cool, nearly black neutral because its faint green undertone keeps it away from brown warmth, giving dark interfaces, typography, and architectural layouts a serious, controlled mood without the blue cast of a typical charcoal.
Is #111211 readable on white or black?
#111211 has a 18.77:1 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.