#111899 Hex Color
An intense and authoritative deep blue
This intense, saturated blue carries the weight of authority and professional stability. Because it is highly pigmented, #111899 works best as a primary branding element or a bold UI background rather than fine text. It pairs well with cream or bright white accents to keep the design readable. For other shades of blue that offer softer contrast, consult this hex code for your next corporate project.
Questions about #111899
What is #111899 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #111899 is rgb(17, 24, 153), in HSL hsl(237, 80%, 33%) and in CMYK 89%, 84%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #111899?
Is #111899 suitable for body text or fine UI elements?
You should generally avoid using #111899 for fine text or small UI elements because the high saturation can cause eye strain or make the text blend into dark backgrounds. It is much more effective as a primary branding element or bold background.
Is #111899 readable on white or black?
#111899 has a 13.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.