#113E4F Hex Color
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A heavily desaturated, dark teal, #113e4f carries a somber, industrial weight. Its low chroma creates a moody, serious atmosphere perfect for tech or aerospace branding. Because it is so dark, this shade serves as an excellent base for white text, offering high contrast and readability. If you are learning what colors make black, this hex code shows how subtle adjustments to cyan can produce a grounded, near-neutral tone.
Questions about #113e4f
What is #113e4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #113e4f is rgb(17, 62, 79), in HSL hsl(196, 65%, 19%) and in CMYK 78%, 22%, 0%, 69%.
How does #113e4f perform in user interface design?
#113e4f functions as a sturdy, reliable backdrop because its heavy, desaturated weight makes white text pop with superior readability. Designers often use this tone for navigation bars or deep-focus content sections where you need to minimize visual clutter.
What colors pair well with #113e4f?
Is #113e4f readable on white or black?
#113e4f has a 11.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.82:1 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.