#111318 Hex Color
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This dim, ashy blue sits near black, providing a serious foundation for tech or financial interfaces. Because #111318 offers excellent 18.6:1 contrast with white text, it works well as a primary background color for long-form reading in dark mode. Avoid using it alongside other near-black tones, as it can look muddy. Use it to build immediate authority and reliability in your designs.
Questions about #111318
What is #111318 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #111318 is rgb(17, 19, 24), in HSL hsl(223, 17%, 8%) and in CMYK 29%, 21%, 0%, 91%.
Where should I use #111318 in a UI design?
#111318 serves as an ideal primary background for complex web applications or long-form reading interfaces. Its deep, near-black character provides a neutral, authoritative foundation that prevents the eye fatigue often caused by pure black backgrounds.
Is #111318 readable on white or black?
#111318 has a 18.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.13:1 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.