#11506D Hex Color
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#11506d is a dark, desaturated blue with dusty undertones that create a serious, reserved mood. Because of its muted chroma, this hex code works best as a stabilizing base for professional branding or corporate UI design. It lacks the punch of brighter blues, making it a reliable choice for text-heavy layouts. White text offers excellent readability against this shade, ensuring high accessibility for interface backgrounds.
Questions about #11506d
What is #11506d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #11506d is rgb(17, 80, 109), in HSL hsl(199, 73%, 25%) and in CMYK 84%, 27%, 0%, 57%.
What colors complement #11506d?
This shade pairs best with soft, warm neutrals to balance its cool, professional intensity. Consider using sand or warm beige as accents, as these lighter tones prevent the overall design from feeling too cold or overly corporate in nature.
Is #11506d readable on white or black?
#11506d has a 8.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.