What color is #111827?
A dark neutral often used for primary text, dark surfaces, and high-contrast interface structure.
This page gives practical values for #111827: RGB, HSL, readable text color, WCAG-style contrast, palette ideas, tints, shades, and code snippets. It is built for designers and developers who need more than a single color swatch.
Color values
- HEX
- #111827
- RGB
- rgb(17, 24, 39)
- HSL
- hsl(221, 39%, 11%)
- Color family
- neutral
Contrast
The suggested readable text color for #111827 is #FFFFFF. Always test final typography and component size before shipping.
Best uses
- - Primary text
- - Dark headers
- - High contrast surfaces
- - Neutral UI structure
Palette ideas for #111827
CSS and design token examples
Use these snippets as a starting point, then rename the token by purpose: primary, success, warning, accent, or surface. A named token is easier to maintain than repeating #111827 across many components.
:root {
--primary: #111827;
--primary-rgb: 17, 24, 39;
--primary-hsl: 221 39% 11%;
}// tailwind.config.js
export default {
theme: {
extend: {
colors: {
primary: "#111827",
},
},
},
};{
"primary": "#111827",
"primaryRgb": [17, 24, 39],
"primaryHsl": {"h": 221, "s": 39, "l": 11}
}$primary: #111827;
$primary-rgb: 17, 24, 39;
$primary-hsl: 221 39% 11%;How to use #111827 in UI
Use it with a role
Decide whether #111827 is a primary action, a status color, an accent, a chart color, or a background support color before adding it to a design system.
Create states
Use tints and shades for hover, active, selected, disabled, and subtle backgrounds. Do not invent unrelated colors for each state.
Check contrast
The fastest check is black versus white text, but final UI should be tested with actual font size, weight, and surface color.
Export consistently
Copy one source format into your token layer so the same color does not drift across CSS, Tailwind, JSON, and component files.
When to use and avoid #111827
Use #111827 when
Use this color when its role is visible and repeatable. It works best when it is tied to a clear interface job such as a primary action, status badge, chart highlight, product category, or brand accent. The color should help users understand the page faster.
Avoid #111827 when
Avoid using it as a random decoration or applying it to too many unrelated elements. If every icon, card, heading, and button uses the same color, the color stops communicating priority. Use neutrals and tints to keep hierarchy clear.
Accessibility note
Contrast depends on the foreground and background pair, not the HEX value alone. Use the contrast scores above as an early check, then test the final component with real text size, font weight, spacing, and surrounding surfaces.
Token naming note
If #111827 appears more than once in your codebase, give it a token name. Good names describe purpose, such as primary, success, warning, accent, or surface. This prevents small color differences from spreading across components.
FAQ about #111827
What is the RGB value of #111827?
The RGB value is rgb(17, 24, 39). RGB is useful when checking browser dev tools, canvas pixels, or computed CSS values.
What is the HSL value of #111827?
The HSL value is hsl(221, 39%, 11%). HSL is useful when creating lighter tints, darker shades, and calmer variations.
Which text color works best on #111827?
Based on black and white contrast, #FFFFFF is the better quick choice. For production UI, confirm the result with the final font size and component state.
Can I use #111827 in Tailwind or CSS variables?
Yes. Use the export snippets above as a starting point, then rename the color by role so the value is maintainable across your project.