#11517C Hex Color
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Reach for navy blue when a header or button needs weight without going black. The hex code #11517c is a muted, deep blue with a cool cast, common in finance and government branding. It works best as a dominant base in a 60/30/10 layout. White text clears accessibility checks here, hitting about 8.4:1 contrast. Pair it with burnt orange or warm gold to keep the palette from feeling flat.
Questions about #11517c
What is #11517c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #11517c is rgb(17, 81, 124), in HSL hsl(204, 76%, 28%) and in CMYK 86%, 35%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #11517c?
Warm accents like burnt orange, gold, or terracotta give #11517c energy by contrast. For a quieter palette, pair it with soft gray-blue tints of the same family.
Is #11517c readable on white or black?
#11517c has a 8.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 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.