#114B5E Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #114b5e is a cool cyan with blue-green undertones and restrained saturation. Its gloomy depth suggests seriousness and trust, while the subdued color keeps interfaces focused rather than harsh. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background or pair it with warm coral for clear accents. White text has about a 9.6:1 contrast ratio, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #114b5e.
Questions about #114b5e
What is #114b5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #114b5e is rgb(17, 75, 94), in HSL hsl(195, 69%, 22%) and in CMYK 82%, 20%, 0%, 63%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #114b5e?
Pair #114b5e with warm coral for lively accents, or use soft off-white and pale blue-green tones to keep the palette calm and readable without making the interface feel harsh or busy.
Does #114b5e read as a warm or cool color?
#114b5e reads as a cool color because its blue-green hue and low-to-moderate saturation lean toward cyan rather than yellow or red, while its dark value keeps that coolness restrained and serious.
Is #114b5e readable on white or black?
#114b5e has a 9.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.19:1 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.