#112040 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #112040 is a cool blue with gray undertones and a serious, shadowed character. Its low lightness suits dominant backgrounds for finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Pair it with burgundy or muted gold for restrained contrast. The hex code #112040 supports white body text with about 16.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #112040
What is #112040 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #112040 is rgb(17, 32, 64), in HSL hsl(221, 58%, 16%) and in CMYK 73%, 50%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #112040?
#112040 pairs well with muted gold, burgundy, soft gray, and white, creating restrained contrast while preserving its formal character in interfaces, presentations, and brand layouts where a calm, authoritative palette fits.
Does #112040 read as warm or cool?
#112040 reads as a cool blue because its dark blue base is softened by gray undertones rather than warmed by yellow or red, giving it a restrained, serious mood across large surfaces and focused layouts.
Is #112040 readable on white or black?
#112040 has a 16.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.30:1 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.