#1152A1 Hex Color
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A dark, slightly muted blue that sits near navy. #1152a1 carries enough depth for serious brand work without going black, which makes it a solid dominant base for finance, tech, and government design. White text reads cleanly on it at about 7.6:1 contrast, well past AA for small type. Pair it with burgundy or warm ochre instead of standard grays for a richer palette.
Questions about #1152a1
What is #1152a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1152a1 is rgb(17, 82, 161), in HSL hsl(213, 81%, 35%) and in CMYK 89%, 49%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #1152a1?
Warm accents like burgundy and ochre make #1152a1 feel richer than the usual gray pairings. Cream and soft sand work too when you need a lighter neutral beside it.
Is #1152a1 readable on white or black?
#1152a1 has a 7.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.