#135E95 Hex Color
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This muted, professional blue commands seriousness. Because it is darker and unsaturated, #135e95 works well for backgrounds in finance or security interfaces. White text stands out clearly against this hex code, providing excellent readability with a 6.9:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with soft, warm grays to keep the aesthetic clean rather than overly moody.
Questions about #135e95
What is #135e95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #135e95 is rgb(19, 94, 149), in HSL hsl(205, 77%, 33%) and in CMYK 87%, 37%, 0%, 42%.
What design aesthetic works best with #135e95?
This muted blue thrives in professional, high-trust environments like finance or data security interfaces where clarity is paramount. It anchors designs effectively, acting as a reliable background that allows light-colored text or interactive elements to pop without visual strain.
Is #135e95 readable on white or black?
#135e95 has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.