#114F5A Hex Color
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#114f5a is a dark, muted cyan with cool green and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, atmospheric feel suited to technology, aerospace, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background with warm coral or pale sand accents. The hex code #114f5a supports clear white body text, with about 9.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #114f5a
What is #114f5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #114f5a is rgb(17, 79, 90), in HSL hsl(189, 68%, 21%) and in CMYK 81%, 12%, 0%, 65%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #114f5a warm or cool?
#114f5a reads as a cool, dark cyan because its blue-green hue is tempered by low saturation and gray undertones, giving it a serious, atmospheric presence rather than the lively feel of brighter teal.
What colors pair well with #114f5a?
#114f5a pairs well with warm coral, pale sand, or muted terracotta, which bring warm contrast to its cool, muted base without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright.
Is #114f5a readable on white or black?
#114f5a has a 9.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.28:1 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.