#111783 Hex Color
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#111783 is a very dark, saturated blue with a slight violet cast. Its low lightness creates a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, technology, law, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background or strong accent with white text, which reaches about a 14.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #111783 also works well in moody interfaces and nautical palettes.
Questions about #111783
What is #111783 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #111783 is rgb(17, 23, 131), in HSL hsl(237, 77%, 29%) and in CMYK 87%, 82%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #111783?
#111783 pairs well with white, soft gray, pale blue, and warm yellow accents, balancing its very dark, saturated blue base while complementing its slight violet cast and serious mood in interface and brand palettes. Use pale backgrounds for crisp contrast or muted neutrals for a quieter look.
Is #111783 readable on white or black?
#111783 has a 14.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.