#11181F Hex Color
A dim blue-black with steady authority
The hex code #11181f produces a very dark, muted blue with gray undertones and a slight green cast. Its low lightness creates a serious, controlled mood for security, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark background with pale text; white provides about 17.9:1 contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #11181f
What is #11181f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #11181f is rgb(17, 24, 31), in HSL hsl(210, 29%, 9%) and in CMYK 45%, 23%, 0%, 88%.
What colors pair well with #11181f?
Pair #11181f with muted burgundy, dusty blue, or warm ivory to soften its severe darkness while preserving a serious, polished mood; use brighter accents sparingly because its low saturation can make neighboring colors appear more vivid.
Is #11181f readable on white or black?
#11181f has a 17.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.