#185074 Hex Color
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#185074 is a somber, muted blue with significant depth. It feels steady and professional, making it a natural choice for corporate or institutional design. Because it sits on the darker side of the spectrum, white text creates high-contrast readability against it. Use the hex code #185074 as a dominant background to ground a layout, but pair it with warm metallics to avoid a cold or clinical look.
Questions about #185074
What is #185074 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #185074 is rgb(24, 80, 116), in HSL hsl(203, 66%, 27%) and in CMYK 79%, 31%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #185074?
Is #185074 a suitable choice for body text?
Because #185074 is a relatively dark hue, it acts effectively as a replacement for black in modern corporate interfaces. It ensures high readability while offering a more refined, less harsh visual experience than standard pure black, especially against off-white backgrounds.
Is #185074 readable on white or black?
#185074 has a 8.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 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.