#13438F Hex Color
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#13438f is a deep, cool blue with strong saturation and a dark navy cast. Its serious, dependable character suits finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant UI or background color, then add burgundy or warm ivory for contrast. White text remains highly legible, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #13438f.
Questions about #13438f
What is #13438f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #13438f is rgb(19, 67, 143), in HSL hsl(217, 77%, 32%) and in CMYK 87%, 53%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #13438f?
Burgundy and warm ivory pair well with #13438f, balancing its cool navy cast with warmth and softness; pale blue creates a quieter monochromatic scheme, while muted gold adds a traditional accent.
Is #13438f warm or cool?
#13438f reads as a cool blue because its hue leans strongly toward blue with no noticeable red or yellow warmth, giving layouts a clean, dependable feel and making warm accents useful for balance.
Is #13438f readable on white or black?
#13438f has a 9.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.