#132242 Hex Color
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#132242 is a dark, muted navy with cool blue undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, gloomy quality suggests seriousness, trust, and control, making it effective for finance, security, technology, or formal interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text; its hex code provides about 15.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #132242
What is #132242 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #132242 is rgb(19, 34, 66), in HSL hsl(221, 55%, 17%) and in CMYK 71%, 48%, 0%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #132242?
#132242 pairs well with warm off-white, muted gold, and burgundy, which add contrast without weakening its restrained, formal character. Use lighter neutrals for text and warmer accents for buttons, borders, or small highlights.
Is #132242 readable on white or black?
#132242 has a 15.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.