#113F45 Hex Color
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This dusty, dark cyan feels serious and grounded. With its desaturated, moody character, #113f45 works as an excellent anchor for tech-focused interfaces or dark mode backgrounds. White text pops clearly against it, ensuring readability in UI design. It lacks the vibrancy of primary blues, but understanding how to make black through pigment mixing helps explain why this hex code carries such heavy, somber depth.
Questions about #113f45
What is #113f45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #113f45 is rgb(17, 63, 69), in HSL hsl(187, 60%, 17%) and in CMYK 75%, 9%, 0%, 73%.
Why does #113f45 work well for dark mode UI design?
This color offers a sophisticated, desaturated alternative to standard black, making it ideal for backgrounds that need depth without harsh intensity. It ensures high legibility for white text, creating a professional, readable aesthetic for technical and software interfaces.
What colors complement #113f45?
Complementary color schemes for #113f45 work best with soft, warm accents like terracotta or muted orange tones, which balance the cool, dark cyan. Using these creates a grounded contrast that prevents the design from feeling too cold or sterile.
Is #113f45 readable on white or black?
#113f45 has a 11.53:1 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.