#183369 Hex Color
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Serious and muted, #183369 functions as a reliable deep blue base for corporate or technology branding. This shade feels professional, making it a stable choice for large backgrounds. It offers high contrast with white text, ensuring excellent readability. To balance the dark intensity, pair the hex code #183369 with warm, muted metallics like brass or soft gold instead of stark white.
Questions about #183369
What is #183369 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #183369 is rgb(24, 51, 105), in HSL hsl(220, 63%, 25%) and in CMYK 77%, 51%, 0%, 59%.
How can I balance the intensity of #183369 in a design?
You can soften the deep intensity of #183369 by pairing it with warm, muted metallics like brass or soft gold instead of stark white. These metallic accents provide a sophisticated, high-end feel that complements the serious nature of this blue base.
Is #183369 a good choice for text-heavy corporate websites?
#183369 serves as a highly stable, readable background color for corporate interfaces. When paired with light text, it maintains excellent contrast ratios, ensuring that your content remains accessible while projecting a clean, professional, and trustworthy brand image.
Is #183369 readable on white or black?
#183369 has a 12.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.