#184E77 Hex Color
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#184e77 is a desaturated, deep navy that conveys stability and professional authority. It works best as a primary background color for corporate branding or moody UI layouts. Because it is quite dark, pair it with crisp white text to achieve a high contrast ratio of 8.8:1. Artists interested in mixing gray can use this hex code as a base for muted, sophisticated palettes.
Questions about #184e77
What is #184e77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #184e77 is rgb(24, 78, 119), in HSL hsl(206, 66%, 28%) and in CMYK 80%, 34%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with the deep navy of #184e77?
This deep navy creates a grounded, professional palette when paired with crisp whites or soft silver accents for a modern corporate look. For a warmer or more editorial contrast, consider using accents of terracotta or muted gold to balance the cool intensity of this shade.
Is #184e77 readable on white or black?
#184e77 has a 8.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.