#111111

Color Profile: #111111

Common Name: Absolute Black

RGB: 17, 17, 17
HSL: 0°, 0%, 7%

Contrast vs White (#FFFFFF): 21.0:1 – PASS AA & AAA
Contrast vs Black (#000000): 1.1:1 – FAIL AA & AAA

Vibe Check: An uncompromising dark tone, #111111 evokes minimalism, ultra-modernity, and a rebellious edge. This shade is less about blending in and more about deliberate contrast—it’s dramatic, dense, and design-forward. Especially popular in visual arts, fashion, and UI/UX, it's the signature of those who don’t do halfway.

Close Color Matches:

• Behr PEC-19 - Cat Black #131212 (ΔE=0.65 – Near Perfect Match!)
• Matthews MP33260 - Twilight Zone #161614 (ΔE=2.52)
• Pantone FHI 20-0200 TPM - Gunpowder #18181A (ΔE=3.59)
• BS4800 00-E-53 - Black #0B0E10 (ΔE=1.88)
• Tiger Drylac 049/80600 - Alaska Black Glossy #141516 (ΔE=1.84)

• Why Designers Use It.
  
  

  This color isn’t just black—it’s *design black*. Unlike #000000, which can feel too artificial or stark, #111111 provides a softened-but-still-solid darkness, beloved by digital designers and developers for backgrounds, typography, and dramatic composition work. Its slightly lifted tone adds depth without harshness, making it a staple in dark UI themes (think GitHub Dark Mode, code editors, and developer dashboards).

  Popular in premium product packaging and luxury fashion branding, it's often associated with high-end technology, futuristic aesthetics, and alternative cultural circles. You’ll see it across the visual identity of electronic music labels, edgy portfolio websites, minimalist architecture visualizations, and modern art installations.

  It also pops up in gaming interfaces and streaming platforms, where screen fatigue is an issue—providing just enough contrast to ease the eye without losing the rich "black" feel. Its roots are digital, but its impact is multidisciplinary.