#116594 Hex Color
A cool, shaded blue with depth
Dark and muted, #116594 is a cool blue with subdued teal undertones and a serious, dependable feel. Its low lightness gives layouts depth without the heaviness of navy, making it useful for security, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone; white text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #116594.
Questions about #116594
What is #116594 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #116594 is rgb(17, 101, 148), in HSL hsl(202, 79%, 32%) and in CMYK 89%, 32%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #116594?
#116594 pairs well with warm copper, muted terracotta, and pale sand because their warmth offsets its cool teal cast without erasing its serious character. Use those warmer notes for buttons, highlights, or small graphic accents against a larger blue field.
Where does #116594 work best in a layout?
#116594 works best as a dominant UI background, navigation color, or supporting brand tone where its dark value creates structure. Pair it with generous light space and brighter accents, since large areas can feel heavy and fine details may lose definition.
Is #116594 readable on white or black?
#116594 has a 6.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.