#011863 Hex Color
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#011863 is a very dark, saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background or strong accent with burgundy or muted gold. White text remains highly legible, with about 16.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #011863.
Questions about #011863
What is #011863 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #011863 is rgb(1, 24, 99), in HSL hsl(226, 98%, 20%) and in CMYK 99%, 76%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #011863?
#011863 pairs well with burgundy, muted gold, and white, creating a formal palette with warm contrast against its cool, slightly violet blue base. Use warmer accents sparingly for a polished result.
Is #011863 warm or cool?
#011863 reads as a cool color because its saturated blue base carries a slight violet undertone. Its very low lightness adds a serious, controlled feel rather than the airy quality of lighter blues.
Is #011863 readable on white or black?
#011863 has a 16.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.