#136382 Hex Color

A serious, deep blue for professional designs

Hex color #136382 graphic
This unsaturated, cool blue carries a heavy, serious presence that works well for professional branding and technology interfaces. Because #136382 offers a substantial 6.7:1 contrast ratio against white text, it serves as an excellent, readable background for body copy. Use this hex code as a stable base, but pair it with warm metallics to prevent the overall design from feeling too cold or gloomy.

Questions about #136382

What is #136382 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #136382 is rgb(19, 99, 130), in HSL hsl(197, 74%, 29%) and in CMYK 85%, 24%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #136382?
#136382 works best when paired with warm metallics like bronze or copper to counteract its inherent coolness. Using a soft cream or off-white for text ensures the professional, serious mood remains readable without feeling clinical or overly sterile.
Is #136382 readable on white or black?
#136382 has a 6.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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.