#241A11 Hex Color
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With its very low lightness and muted, warm brown undertones, #241a11 feels heavy, smoky, and almost gray. It brings seriousness, mystery, and grounded comfort to coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text. Its 17.1:1 contrast meets WCAG AA for small body text. The hex code is #241a11.
Questions about #241a11
What is #241a11 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #241a11 is rgb(36, 26, 17), in HSL hsl(28, 36%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 53%, 86%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #241a11?
The best pairings for #241a11 are light neutrals such as cream and beige, with muted terracotta or sage accents adding contrast while preserving its warm, smoky character in palettes and layouts.
Is #241a11 warm or cool?
#241a11 reads as a warm, very dark brown because its muted red and yellow undertones sit beneath the low-lightness surface. Its near-gray appearance softens that warmth, so it feels smoky rather than distinctly reddish or golden.
Is #241a11 readable on white or black?
#241a11 has a 17.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.