#134A78 Hex Color
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#134a78 is a dark, muted blue with cool, slightly gray undertones. Its low lightness gives layouts serious depth, while restrained saturation keeps the color controlled rather than vivid. Use it as a dominant background for corporate, finance, security, or nautical designs. White text reaches about a 9.2:1 contrast ratio here, supporting readable body text. The hex code is #134a78.
Questions about #134a78
What is #134a78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #134a78 is rgb(19, 74, 120), in HSL hsl(207, 73%, 27%) and in CMYK 84%, 38%, 0%, 53%.
Does white text work well on #134a78?
White text performs well on #134a78, with about a 9.2:1 contrast ratio that exceeds the WCAG AA threshold for body text. It supports readable navigation, labels, and interface content when typography and spacing remain appropriate.
What colors pair well with #134a78?
For designers, #134a78 pairs especially well with burgundy and warm off-white, adding measured warmth while preserving its serious character across editorial, corporate, and digital palettes without making the composition feel overly bright. Keep burgundy to small accents.
Where does #134a78 work best in a layout?
#134a78 works best as a dominant background or supporting brand color in finance, security, government, healthcare, and technology designs, especially when the layout needs authority without the starkness of near-black. Its low saturation also suits formal uniforms and nautical themes.
Is #134a78 readable on white or black?
#134a78 has a 9.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.