Licorice
HEX: #1A1110 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#1A1110
26, 17, 16
6°, 38% ,10%
0, 34.62, 38.46, 89.8
About Licorice
Licorice (#1A1110) is a color with RGB(26, 17, 16) and HSL(6°, 38.46%, 10.2%). In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Print. Its complementary color is #10191A, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #101A11 and #11101A. The name comes from γλυκύρριζα (glykyrrhiza) (Ancient Greek).
- HEX: #1A1110
- RGB: 26, 17, 16
- HSL: 6°, 38.46%, 10.2%
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Background, Print
- Complementary color: #10191A
- Triadic colors: #101A11, #11101A
- The name comes from γλυκύρριζα (glykyrrhiza) (Ancient Greek).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Licorice #1A1110 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.
Color Harmonies
Licorice #1A1110 pairs with #10191A as its complementary color, and #101A11 and #11101A in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.
Color Characteristics
Accessibility Simulation
#141410
#121210
#1A1111
#131313
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'licorice' itself has a fascinating etymology. It comes from the Old French 'licorece', which in turn came from the Latin 'liquiritia'. This Latin term was a corruption of the Greek 'glykyrrhiza', meaning 'sweet root' (from 'glykys' meaning 'sweet' and 'rhiza' meaning 'root'). Licorice has been valued for millennia. Ancient Egyptians used it in beverages and as a medicinal herb. The Ebers Papyrus (c. 1550 BC) mentions licorice. In traditional Chinese medicine, it's known as 'gancao' and has been used for thousands of years as a harmonizing herb in many formulas. Theophrastus, a student of Aristotle, described licorice in his botanical writings in the 4th century BC. Its use spread throughout Europe, particularly for its medicinal properties, being used to treat coughs, sore throats, and stomach ailments. By the Middle Ages, it was cultivated in monasteries. The modern confectionery use, particularly in the form of chewy candies, became popular much later, especially from the 17th century onwards, with Pontefract in England being a notable center for licorice production.
First Recorded Use
The use of licorice root for medicinal and culinary purposes dates back to ancient civilizations. Evidence suggests its use in ancient Egypt, Assyria, China, and Greece.
Cultural Associations
Licorice holds different cultural significance. In some cultures, particularly in Northern Europe (e.g., Netherlands, Finland, Sweden), salty licorice is a popular and distinct confectionery. In others, like the United States, the sweet, anise-flavored black licorice is more common, though often polarizing. It's also a traditional flavor in some Middle Eastern and Mediterranean drinks and sweets. Its distinctive flavor is often associated with old-fashioned candies or herbal remedies.
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Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #1A1110;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #1A1110;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #1A1110;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#1A1110,
#102224
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#1A1110,
#102224
);
}// SCSS variable
$licorice: #1A1110;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$licorice-r: 26;
$licorice-g: 17;
$licorice-b: 16;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $licorice;
color: rgba($licorice-r, $licorice-g, $licorice-b, 0.8);
}