#13425D Hex Color
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This dark, dusty blue leans heavily into a professional and stable aesthetic. Because #13425d is highly desaturated, it functions best as a grounding neutral or a moody background in corporate UI. White text pops easily against this shade, ensuring high readability for small, dense content blocks. Pair it with soft, warm metallics to cut through its inherent coldness and add visual interest.
Questions about #13425d
What is #13425d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #13425d is rgb(19, 66, 93), in HSL hsl(202, 66%, 22%) and in CMYK 80%, 29%, 0%, 64%.
What makes #13425d effective for professional user interfaces?
#13425d works well because its high desaturation provides a grounding, stable backdrop that does not strain the eyes. It creates excellent contrast with white text, making it a reliable choice for dense information and corporate dashboard design.
Which colors pair best with #13425d for a balanced design?
Is #13425d readable on white or black?
#13425d has a 10.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.