#113978 Hex Color
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Dark navy blue with a muted, almost steel-like cast. #113978 carries enough weight to anchor a layout as a dominant base, and it reads richer against warm accents like terracotta or muted gold than against plain gray. The hex code holds a strong 11.2:1 contrast with white text, so it handles small body copy on screens and formal branding alike.
Questions about #113978
What is #113978 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #113978 is rgb(17, 57, 120), in HSL hsl(217, 75%, 27%) and in CMYK 86%, 53%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #113978?
Warm, earthy accents flatter #113978 better than cool grays do. Try terracotta, muted gold, or dusty coral for contrast, and keep neutral text white since light tones read cleanly against this depth.
What mood does #113978 convey in design?
It reads serious, steady, and authoritative, the kind of navy used in finance, law enforcement, and corporate branding. The low lightness and muted saturation keep it formal without feeling loud.
Is #113978 readable on white or black?
#113978 has a 11.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.