#184896 Hex Color
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#184896 is a dark, cool blue with strong saturation and a slightly shaded, inky feel. The hex code suits serious corporate, finance, security, and technology interfaces, especially as a dominant background or header color. White text reaches about an 8.7:1 contrast ratio here, making this blue practical for readable body copy and clear controls.
Questions about #184896
What is #184896 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #184896 is rgb(24, 72, 150), in HSL hsl(217, 72%, 34%) and in CMYK 84%, 52%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #184896?
Pair #184896 with burgundy or muted sage to add warmth without losing its controlled, professional mood, then use cream or soft gray for spacious supporting surfaces in editorial layouts, dashboards, and formal brand systems.
Is #184896 readable on white or black?
#184896 has a 8.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.