#11150D Hex Color
A deeply grounded near-black earthy olive
#11150d is a near-black, desaturated olive with a dusty undertone. This shade carries a heavy, moody weight that works well for dark mode interfaces. The hex code is #11150d. Because it is so dark, white text remains highly legible against it. Pair this with brighter accent colors to prevent it from feeling too oppressive on the screen.
Questions about #11150d
What is #11150d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #11150d is rgb(17, 21, 13), in HSL hsl(90, 24%, 7%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 38%, 92%.
What colors pair best with #11150d?
Is #11150d suitable for long-form text?
Yes, #11150d works effectively as a dark background for white or light-toned typography because it provides a softer, more organic feel than pure black. This reduced contrast can actually help prevent eye strain during extended reading sessions in dark mode environments.
Is #11150d readable on white or black?
#11150d has a 18.47:1 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.