#114675 Hex Color
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This dark, cool blue conveys authority and unwavering stability. Because it feels professional and reliable, designers choose this shade for corporate brands, legal interfaces, and formal nautical themes. The hex code for this moody, unsaturated blue is #114675. Use it to provide a sense of structure and seriousness in your next design project.
Questions about #114675
What is #114675 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #114675 is rgb(17, 70, 117), in HSL hsl(208, 75%, 26%) and in CMYK 85%, 40%, 0%, 54%.
What design aesthetic works best with this deep blue?
This color excels in professional environments like legal or corporate web interfaces where trust and stability are required. Pair it with soft creams or stark whites to allow its serious, authoritative tone to define your layout.
Does #114675 function well as a primary brand color?
Yes, this shade serves as a strong primary choice because it feels grounded and reliable rather than overly vibrant. Its dark, unsaturated quality ensures that text remains readable while providing enough visual weight to anchor a complex design.
Is #114675 readable on white or black?
#114675 has a 9.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.