#134F62 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated cyan carries a heavy, muted quality that feels grounded and professional. Because it sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, #134f62 works best as a moody base color for tech interfaces or large backgrounds. It offers enough contrast for white text to remain legible. Pair it with muted golds or soft terracottas to avoid a washed-out look.
Questions about #134f62
What is #134f62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #134f62 is rgb(19, 79, 98), in HSL hsl(194, 68%, 23%) and in CMYK 81%, 19%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #134f62?
Muted, warm tones provide the best balance for this deep cyan because they counteract its inherent coolness. Try pairing it with terracotta for a grounded, earthy contrast or a soft, dusty gold to bring out the depth in professional interface designs.
Is #134f62 suitable for large background areas?
Yes, because it is desaturated and dark, it functions as a highly effective, low-glare backdrop for digital interfaces. It keeps white or light-toned typography legible while maintaining a sophisticated, modern aesthetic that feels significantly less aggressive than pure blue or black.
Is #134f62 readable on white or black?
#134f62 has a 9.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.