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Midnight Onyx (#111417)

Luminance: 1% · Nearest standard name: Midnight Onyx

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MIDNIGHT ONYX
#111417
rgb(17, 20, 23) · hsl(210°, 15%, 8%)
HEX#111417
RGB17, 20, 23
HSL210°, 15%, 8%
HSV / HSB210°, 26%, 9%
CMYK (Print)26%, 13%, 0%, 91%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#111417#171411

Analogous

#111717#111417#111117

Triadic

#111417#171114#141711

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints
Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)18.48:1

Sample text rendered with #111417 on white

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS
Against Dark (#0F172A)1.04:1

Sample text rendered with #111417 on dark

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: FAIL

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Midnight Onyx (#111417)

Midnight Onyx (#111417) is a distinct shade within the Blue chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 1% and a cool color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#111417
RGB Space17, 20, 23
HSL Values210°, 15%, 8%
HSV / HSB210°, 26%, 9%
CMYK Ink26%, 13%, 0%, 91%
TemperatureCool

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Midnight Onyx

Geometric intervals calculated from #111417 on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#171411

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Midnight Onyx with its polar opposite (#171411) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#111717 · #111117

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Midnight Onyx for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#171111 · #171711

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Midnight Onyx, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#171114 · #141711

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#171117 · #171411 · #111711

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Midnight Onyx

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: High-Contrast Dark Canvas / Typographic Anchor (30% to 60% Volume)

With a deep, low lightness of 8%, Midnight Onyx (#111417) provides structural weight for primary headings, body copy, and dark mode background canvases, delivering superior readability against light elements.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges
Dark Mode AdaptationOptimal dark canvas backdrop
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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Provides timeless neutrality, structural balance, and minimalist sophistication. Eliminates chromatic noise so primary content and photography take center stage.

Optimal Industry Verticals

Editorial Publications, Minimalist Portfolios, Architecture, Hardware Engineering. Combining Midnight Onyx with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Midnight Onyx

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS
:root {
  --color-111417: #111417;
  --color-111417-rgb: 17, 20, 23;
  --color-111417-hsl: 210deg 15% 8%;
}
tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        '111417': '#111417',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Midnight Onyx (#111417)

Authoritative answers covering Midnight Onyx color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Midnight Onyx (#111417)?
Midnight Onyx is defined by the HEX code #111417. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:17, G:20, B:23. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:210°, Saturation:15%, Lightness:8%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 210°, 26%, 9%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:26%, M:13%, Y:0%, K:91%.
Does Midnight Onyx (#111417) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?
Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Midnight Onyx achieves a contrast ratio of 18.48:1 (Passing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Passing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 1.04:1 (Failing WCAG AA).
What is the direct complementary color for Midnight Onyx (#111417)?
The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #111417 is #171411. When placed side-by-side, #111417 and #171411 create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.
What is the recommended role for Midnight Onyx in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?
With a deep, low lightness of 8%, Midnight Onyx (#111417) provides structural weight for primary headings, body copy, and dark mode background canvases, delivering superior readability against light elements.
How can I copy and export Midnight Onyx into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?
You can define Midnight Onyx in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #111417; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Midnight Onyx using our interactive Color Palette Generator.
Which color family does Midnight Onyx (#111417) belong to?
Midnight Onyx belongs to the Blue family (Cool spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Blue Color Guide.