#136194 Hex Color
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#136194 is a dark, muted blue that sits closer to steel than sky. Its low saturation and deep value give it a serious, steady feel, which suits finance, government, and nautical work. Use it as a dominant base with white text, which passes AA contrast at about 6.6:1. Warm accents like amber or terracotta keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #136194
What is #136194 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #136194 is rgb(19, 97, 148), in HSL hsl(204, 77%, 33%) and in CMYK 87%, 34%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #136194?
Warm accents like amber, burnt orange, or terracotta bring out its depth and keep it from turning flat. Off-whites and light grays work for text and spacing, while burgundy makes a richer partner than camel or tan.
Is #136194 readable on white or black?
#136194 has a 6.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 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.