Information about Licorice color

#1A1110 - Licorice color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #1A1110, known as "Licorice", is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Very Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(26, 17, 16) (10.2% red, 6.7% green, 6.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 4 / 4 / 90 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#1A1110 is a gently muted warm red that keeps to the darkest edge of the palette. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Very Reddish Brown (#1D1111). Slightly further away sit Vintage Black (#18130E) and Very Brown (#1D1711).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(26, 17, 16)), which gives #1A1110 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 18.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.1:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:90) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Licorice" in the Register.

Licorice color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

Licorice color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Licorice

#1A1110
#533633

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#8D5C56

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#B78F8A

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#DBC7C4

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White

#FFFFFF

Licorice color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Licorice

#1A1110
#140D0C

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#0F0909

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#0A0606

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#050303

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Black

#000000

Licorice color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Licorice

#1A1110
#312321

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#483736

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#5C4E4C

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#6F6664

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Grey

#808080

Licorice color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#16190F

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#19180F

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#19140F

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Licorice

#1A1110
#190F12

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#190F16

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#180F19

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Licorice color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
#1A1110
Licorice

#1A1110

#101819
#101819

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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
#1A1110
Licorice

#1A1110

#101319
#101319

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#101915
#101915

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
#191510
#191510

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#1A1110
Licorice

#1A1110

#191013
#191013

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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#1A1110
Licorice

#1A1110

#101910
#101910

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#101019
#101019

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#1A1110
Licorice

#1A1110

#181910
#181910

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#101819
#101819

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#101019
#101019

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#1A1110
Licorice

#1A1110

#131910
#131910

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#101819
#101819

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#151019
#151019

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Nearest named colors to Licorice

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Very Reddish Brown color link
Very Reddish Brown

#1D1111

Vintage Black color link
Vintage Black

#18130E

Very Brown color link
Very Brown

#1D1711

Black Chocolate color link
Black Chocolate

#1B1811

Very Dark Rose color link
Very Dark Rose

#1D1117

Chinese Black color link
Chinese Black

#141414

Crowshead color link
Crowshead

#1C1208

Standard-Bearer color link
Standard-Bearer

#141216

Fingertips color link
Fingertips

#130E0C

Brown-Mallee color link
Brown-Mallee

#211216

Brown Charcoal color link
Brown Charcoal

#1C1816

All Black color link
All Black

#181818

Licorice color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

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#1A1110 - Licorice color image Licorice color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1A1110
  • RGB26, 17, 16
  • CMYK0, 4, 4, 90
  • CSSrgb(26, 17, 16)
  • HSL6°, 24%, 8%
  • HSL Precise6°, 23.81%, 8.235%
  • HSV6°, 38%, 10%
  • HSB6°, 38%, 10%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.067
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.063
  • GLSLvec3(0.102, 0.067, 0.063)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.102, 0.067, 0.063, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.102, 0.067, 0.063)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB6.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Dark
  • HEX ID1A1110
  • DECIMAL ID1708304
  • Name Length8
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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