#11151D Hex Color
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This extremely dark, desaturated blue acts as a near-black anchor for professional UI designs. With high contrast against white text, #11151d works perfectly for dark mode backgrounds where black feels too harsh. Its dusty, moody character lends itself to serious corporate or tech projects. Use this hex code as a base color, but avoid pairing it with other dark shades that might cause the palette to muddy.
Questions about #11151d
What is #11151d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #11151d is rgb(17, 21, 29), in HSL hsl(220, 26%, 9%) and in CMYK 41%, 28%, 0%, 89%.
Why use #11151d instead of pure black for dark mode interfaces?
#11151d creates a more natural, eye-friendly depth than standard #000000. Pure black often feels too clinical or harsh on screens, whereas this desaturated blue retains a slight, professional warmth that keeps long-form text readable and reduces eye strain.
What colors pair best with the #11151d base?
Is #11151d readable on white or black?
#11151d has a 18.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.