#151109

#151109

Color Values

HEX

#151109

RGB

21, 17, 9

HSL

40.0, 40.0%, 5.9%

HSV

40.0, 57.1%, 8.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 19.0%, 57.1%, 91.8%

OKLCH

0.1798 0.0167 84.3

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: #151109;
color: #151109;
border-color: #151109;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 950 #0C0A09

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

18.82:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #151109?

RGB(21, 17, 9) · HSL(40.0, 40.0%, 5.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 19.0%, 57.1%, 91.8%)

Does #151109 meet WCAG contrast on white?

18.82:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #151109?

Use FFFFFF text on a #151109 background; contrast on black is 1.12:1.