#132D95 Hex Color
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The hex code #132d95 produces a dark, saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its strong depth conveys authority and reliability, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use it as a dominant UI background, paired with burgundy for contrast. White text has about an 11.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #132d95
What is #132d95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #132d95 is rgb(19, 45, 149), in HSL hsl(228, 77%, 33%) and in CMYK 87%, 70%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #132d95?
The #132d95 hex color pairs well with white for crisp contrast and burgundy for a rich contrasting accent, while pale blue or cool gray can soften its depth in interfaces.
Why does #132d95 read as a cool color?
#132d95 reads as a cool blue because its dark, saturated base carries a slight violet undertone rather than yellow or green, giving interfaces a focused, stable presence and formal tone.
Is #132d95 readable on white or black?
#132d95 has a 11.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.83:1 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.