#11222D Hex Color
A somber, professional deep midnight blue
This dim, ashy blue carries a heavy, serious weight, making it a reliable choice for professional tech or finance interfaces. It sits firmly in the shadows, functioning best as a dark-mode background rather than a primary element. Because it offers high contrast with white text, accessibility is excellent. The hex code for this moody shade is #11222d.
Questions about #11222d
What is #11222d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #11222d is rgb(17, 34, 45), in HSL hsl(204, 45%, 12%) and in CMYK 62%, 24%, 0%, 82%.
What colors pair well with the deep blue of #11222d?
This shade works best alongside soft neutral grays or sharp, crisp whites to maintain its professional aesthetic. For accent colors, muted metallic tones or a subtle gold can provide enough contrast to draw attention without disrupting the overall moody, serious atmosphere.
Is #11222d readable on white or black?
#11222d has a 16.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.