#113D9B Hex Color
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#113d9b is a dark, saturated blue with cool violet undertones and a controlled, serious presence. The hex code works well as a dominant brand color, especially for finance, technology, government, and security interfaces. White text reads clearly at about 9.7:1 contrast. Pair it with burgundy and warm gray to soften its formal edge.
Questions about #113d9b
What is #113d9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #113d9b is rgb(17, 61, 155), in HSL hsl(221, 80%, 34%) and in CMYK 89%, 61%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #113d9b?
For a balanced palette, pair #113d9b with burgundy and warm gray; the warmer accents soften its formal blue-violet character, while pale neutrals preserve its strong contrast and let the blue remain the visual anchor.
Does #113d9b read as warm or cool?
It reads as a cool, serious blue because its saturated base carries violet undertones rather than yellow or green. That controlled character works well for finance, technology, government, and security interfaces, where clarity and authority matter.
Is #113d9b readable on white or black?
#113d9b has a 9.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.