#115681 Hex Color
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Dark and subdued, #115681 is a cool blue with a slight cyan undertone and serious depth. Its low lightness gives interfaces a secure, controlled feel, making it useful for finance, technology, government, and nautical designs. Use it as a dominant background with white text; its hex code delivers about 7.9:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #115681
What is #115681 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #115681 is rgb(17, 86, 129), in HSL hsl(203, 77%, 29%) and in CMYK 87%, 33%, 0%, 49%.
What pairs well with #115681 in a design?
#115681 pairs especially well with warm yellow-orange accents, which add energy against its cool, subdued base without losing a serious tone; soft off-white supports readable layouts, while muted clay tones bring warmth to branding and editorial graphics.
Is #115681 readable on white or black?
#115681 has a 7.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.