What Color Is #118BC1?

At 198° on the hue wheel, #118BC1 lands firmly in the cyan family. Its 84% saturation gives it a vivid, attention-grabbing quality, while 41% lightness positions it as a deep variant — balanced for both text overlays and background use.

Color Meaning of #118BC1

Colors in the cyan family are associated with clarity, openness, and modernity. As a deep variant, #118BC1 amplifies those associations with depth and gravity, lending authority to any composition.

Where to Use HEX Code #118BC1

Hero sections and full-width banners where deep cyan tones anchor the page hierarchy
CTA buttons and interactive elements — the deep depth ensures visibility against light backgrounds
Navigation bars and sidebar accents that need to feel grounded and persistent
Data visualization charts where this cyan shade differentiates data series coherently
Icon fills and badge backgrounds that require consistent recognition across screen sizes
Email template accents where rendering fidelity across mail clients matters

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HEX Code #118BC1 in Design Systems

To implement #118BC1 effectively in a design system, define it as a CSS custom property: :root { --color-cyan-deep: #118BC1; }. This single definition propagates to every component referencing the token, and a palette update requires changing just one line.

Accessibility testing is essential. With a perceived brightness of 109/255, this shade requires white or light text for adequate WCAG contrast — aim for 4.5:1 minimum on body text. Use it as a background or accent rather than text on dark surfaces.

FAQ About HEX Color Code #118BC1

What color is #118BC1?
#118BC1 produces a deep cyan tone. The RGB breakdown (17, 139, 193) shows how the three light channels combine to create this specific cyan hue at 198° on the color wheel.
Is #118BC1 a dark or light color?
#118BC1 registers as a dark color at 109/255 perceived brightness. In practical terms, white (#FFFFFF) or very light text will provide the best readability.
What colors go well with #118BC1?
Complementary pairing (≈18° hue) creates energetic contrast with #118BC1. Split-complementary (±150°) adds variety with less tension. Monochromatic schemes — lighter and darker cyan shades — are the safest harmonious option.
Can I use #118BC1 for branding?
#118BC1 can serve as a primary or secondary brand color. Before committing, verify it renders well in both RGB (screens) and CMYK (print), test it against competitor palettes for differentiation, and confirm it meets WCAG contrast requirements in all planned applications.
How do I convert #118BC1 to other color formats?
Convert #118BC1 to RGB(17, 139, 193) by splitting the hex into three pairs and converting each from base-16 to base-10. HSL(198°, 84%, 41%) is derived from the RGB values using the standard algorithm. Visit our HEX to HSL converter for additional formats.