#114648 Hex Color
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#114648 is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and low saturation. Its dusty lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood while retaining a refreshing edge. This hex code works well as a dominant background for moody interfaces, technology, or aerospace branding. White text reaches about 10.5:1 contrast, supporting readable small body text.
Questions about #114648
What is #114648 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #114648 is rgb(17, 70, 72), in HSL hsl(182, 62%, 17%) and in CMYK 76%, 3%, 0%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #114648?
Pair #114648 with warm off-white, muted coral, or terracotta accents to offset its cool, dusty base. Use it as a dominant dark background, then reserve brighter tones for buttons, highlights, and key information.
Is #114648 readable on white or black?
#114648 has a 10.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.99:1 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.