#11152B Hex Color
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Dark mode interfaces are where #11152b earns its keep. This dim indigo reads almost black, with a muted purple undertone that stops it from feeling flat. The hex code works best as a dominant base, since white text hits about 18:1 contrast on it. Pair it with burgundy for a richer palette than plain charcoal.
Questions about #11152b
What is #11152b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #11152b is rgb(17, 21, 43), in HSL hsl(231, 43%, 12%) and in CMYK 60%, 51%, 0%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #11152b?
Warm tones like burgundy and amber keep #11152b from reading flat, since the shade has very little saturation left. For UI, pair it with off-white text and one muted accent rather than pure white everywhere.
Is #11152b readable on white or black?
#11152b has a 18.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.16:1 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.