#113C73 Hex Color
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#113c73 is a dark, cool blue with moderate saturation and a slightly muted finish. Its depth suggests seriousness, trust, and authority, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which provides about 11:1 contrast. The hex code #113c73 also suits moody interfaces and nautical designs.
Questions about #113c73
What is #113c73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #113c73 is rgb(17, 60, 115), in HSL hsl(214, 74%, 26%) and in CMYK 85%, 48%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #113c73?
#113c73 pairs well with white, soft gray, pale blue, and warm neutrals, creating clear contrast while preserving its formal character. Use lighter tints for clean interfaces and muted orange or copper accents when you want a restrained complementary counterpoint.
Where does #113c73 work best in design?
#113c73 works especially well as a dominant background, header, button, or accent in finance, technology, government, and nautical designs. Its dark, slightly muted blue communicates trust and structure, while white or pale text keeps the layout legible.
Is #113c73 readable on white or black?
#113c73 has a 10.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.91:1 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.