#132128 Hex Color

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#132128 is a dark, muted blue with dusty gray undertones and very low lightness. Its gloomy, serious character suits security, finance, technology, and government branding. Use it as a dominant UI or dark-mode background, pairing it with burgundy or warm gray for contrast. White text reads clearly, with about 16.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #132128.

Questions about #132128

What is #132128 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #132128 is rgb(19, 33, 40), in HSL hsl(200, 36%, 12%) and in CMYK 53%, 18%, 0%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #132128?
#132128 pairs well with burgundy, warm gray, muted blue, and off-white, creating restrained contrast that adds warmth without overwhelming its cool, shadowed character in interfaces and brand palettes that need a subdued, professional feel.
Where does #132128 work best?
#132128 works best as a dark-mode background, navigation surface, security or finance interface color, and serious technology branding accent because its very low lightness creates strong visual weight without the harshness of pure black.
Is #132128 readable on white or black?
#132128 has a 16.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.