#112A2B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #112a2b is a smoky cyan with green-gray undertones and very low lightness. Its serious, mysterious character suits technology, aerospace, entertainment, and moody interfaces. Use this hex code as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about 15.1:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty blue or warm coral for controlled energy.
Questions about #112a2b
What is #112a2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #112a2b is rgb(17, 42, 43), in HSL hsl(182, 43%, 12%) and in CMYK 60%, 2%, 0%, 83%.
Which colors pair well with #112a2b?
Dusty blue, warm coral, and muted neutrals pair well with #112a2b because they add contrast while preserving its smoky, restrained character across interfaces, posters, and branded layouts without making the palette feel loud.
Does #112a2b look warm or cool?
#112a2b reads as cool because its smoky cyan base leans toward blue and green, while its low lightness adds a restrained, serious mood in most digital palettes and interface settings. Green-gray undertones keep it from feeling bright or icy.
Is #112a2b readable on white or black?
#112a2b has a 15.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 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.