#111E01 Hex Color
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This extremely dark olive tone feels almost black, offering a heavy, grounded alternative to traditional dark mode grays. Because of its near-black lightness, #111e01 provides an excellent high-contrast base for white type. It works well as a dominant background color for moody, nature-inspired gaming interfaces, though it can appear muddy if paired with other dark, desaturated earth tones.
Questions about #111e01
What is #111e01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #111e01 is rgb(17, 30, 1), in HSL hsl(87, 94%, 6%) and in CMYK 43%, 0%, 97%, 88%.
How can I effectively use #111e01 in a UI design?
#111e01 acts best as a primary background for high-contrast, nature-inspired interfaces where you want to avoid the sterility of pure black. Pair it with crisp white text to ensure readability, or use soft gold accents to bring out the subtle olive warmth inherent in this shade.
Does #111e01 pair well with other earthy colors?
While #111e01 is versatile, it can easily appear muddy if combined with muted or low-contrast earth tones. To maintain a clean look, avoid pairing it with dark browns or desaturated khaki, as these combinations often lack the necessary tonal separation to pop on screen.
Is #111e01 readable on white or black?
#111e01 has a 17.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.