#113240 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty blue carries a moody, grounded character. It serves as an excellent UI background because white text achieves a 13.5:1 contrast ratio for sharp readability. The hex code is #113240. Designers often pair this shade with soft cream or muted ochre to lighten the heavy, saturated tone without sacrificing its professional presence.
Questions about #113240
What is #113240 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #113240 is rgb(17, 50, 64), in HSL hsl(198, 58%, 16%) and in CMYK 73%, 22%, 0%, 75%.
How should I use #113240 in web design?
Use #113240 as a background for clean, text-heavy interfaces because white text maintains a strong 13.5:1 contrast ratio against it. It anchors your layout while keeping the overall aesthetic professional, readable, and modern.
What colors pair well with #113240?
Is #113240 readable on white or black?
#113240 has a 13.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.