#11245C Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #11245c is a cool blue with a serious, controlled character. Its low brightness suits corporate branding, finance dashboards, security interfaces, and formal layouts. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 14.7:1 contrast. The hex code #11245c also pairs well with burgundy for a restrained, confident palette.
Questions about #11245c
What is #11245c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #11245c is rgb(17, 36, 92), in HSL hsl(225, 69%, 21%) and in CMYK 82%, 61%, 0%, 64%.
Where does #11245c work best?
Use #11245c as a strong background, header, or accent when you want a serious, controlled feel; it suits corporate branding, finance dashboards, security interfaces, and other formal layouts. White text provides strong contrast on this dark blue.
What colors pair well with #11245c?
#11245c pairs well with white for crisp contrast, burgundy for a restrained, confident palette, and cool gray neutrals when you want to soften its intensity without losing its formal, controlled character.
Is #11245c a warm or cool color?
#11245c reads as a cool blue because its blue channel is much stronger than its red and green channels, giving the shade a subdued, serious appearance rather than a warm or lively one.
Is #11245c readable on white or black?
#11245c has a 14.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.