#113259 Hex Color
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#113259 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its shadowed quality suggests seriousness, security, and steady authority, making it useful for finance, technology, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 12.9:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #113259.
Questions about #113259
What is #113259 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #113259 is rgb(17, 50, 89), in HSL hsl(213, 68%, 21%) and in CMYK 81%, 44%, 0%, 65%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #113259?
White provides the strongest clean contrast with #113259, while pale blue-gray, muted teal, and warm beige can soften its formal feel without competing with its depth in interfaces, presentations, or brand palettes.
Does #113259 look warm or cool?
It reads as a cool blue because its low-saturation base is tempered by gray undertones, creating a reserved, dependable mood rather than the energy of brighter blue or warmer navy shades.
Is #113259 readable on white or black?
#113259 has a 12.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.