#132436 Hex Color
A cool blue with quiet gravity
#132436 is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and low saturation, creating a serious, gloomy mood. It works well as a dominant background in finance, technology, government, and security designs. Pair it with muted brass or burgundy for warmth. The hex code #132436 also provides strong contrast for white body text.
Questions about #132436
What is #132436 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #132436 is rgb(19, 36, 54), in HSL hsl(211, 48%, 14%) and in CMYK 65%, 33%, 0%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #132436?
#132436 pairs well with muted brass, burgundy, and soft neutrals because warm accents offset its cool, gray-blue base while lighter neutrals preserve readability and keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy.
Does #132436 feel warm or cool?
#132436 reads as a cool color because its dark blue base and gray undertones suppress warmth, giving layouts a reserved, serious mood rather than the energy of brighter or warmer blues.
Is #132436 readable on white or black?
#132436 has a 15.75:1 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.