#12110E

#12110E

Color Values

HEX

#12110E

RGB

18, 17, 14

HSL

45.0, 12.5%, 6.3%

HSV

45.0, 22.2%, 7.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 5.6%, 22.2%, 92.9%

OKLCH

0.1776 0.0062 91.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #12110E;
color: #12110E;
border-color: #12110E;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 950 #0C0A09

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

18.88:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.11:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #12110E?

RGB(18, 17, 14) · HSL(45.0, 12.5%, 6.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 5.6%, 22.2%, 92.9%)

Does #12110E meet WCAG contrast on white?

18.88:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #12110E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #12110E background; contrast on black is 1.11:1.