#132486 Hex Color
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This deep, saturated navy projects authority and stability, making it a natural fit for corporate and legal branding. While its dark intensity provides a solid foundation for UI backgrounds, it works best when paired with stark white text to maintain high readability. Because of its moody, serious character, use #132486 sparingly as a dominant accent rather than flooding an entire layout.
Questions about #132486
What is #132486 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #132486 is rgb(19, 36, 134), in HSL hsl(231, 75%, 30%) and in CMYK 86%, 73%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #132486?
Because #132486 is a powerful, dark navy, it works best with high-contrast neutrals like white or light greys to maintain readability. For accent colors, it balances well against warm tones like gold or terracotta, which help offset the inherent coolness of this deep blue.
Is #132486 readable on white or black?
#132486 has a 12.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.