Color #116278 Color / Colour Code #116278
This page shows the hex color code for color #116278 (#116278). The colour is a cyan tone with 75% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #116278 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#116278 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 163, 193, and 223 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 193, 313, and 73 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #116278
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 193 and saturation at 75%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 193 to 238 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 193 with its complement at 13 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #116278
Lightness variations at hue 193 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #116278
Design Use Cases for #116278
Vibrant Brand Color
#116278 has a strong 75% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#116278 at 27% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#116278 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 193). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #116278 (hue 193) to its complement at hue 13. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 223. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #116278, #782811);
CSS Code for #116278
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Colors visually similar to #116278 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #116278 (#116278)
#116278 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 17 red, 98 green, and 120 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 193 degrees with 75% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #116278 is 76/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 86% cyan, 18% magenta, 0% yellow, and 53% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #116278 against white is 6.90:1 and against black is 3.04:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 19% lightness.
The complementary colour #782811 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #116278. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #11785B and #112E78, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #116278?
- #116278 is Color #116278, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(17, 98, 120), HSL(193, 75%, 27%), and CMYK(86%, 18%, 0%, 53%). Its perceived brightness is 76/255.
- Is #116278 accessible for text?
- Against white, #116278 has a contrast ratio of 6.90:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.04:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #116278?
- The complementary colour is #782811 (hue 13). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #11785B and #112E78. The triadic palette adds #781162 and #627811 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #116278 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #116278; or rgb(17, 98, 120); or hsl(193, 75%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 193 75% 27%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.