#185375 Hex Color
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The dark, muted blue of #185375 has cool gray-green undertones and a serious, dependable mood. Its low brightness suits finance, security, government, and technology interfaces, especially as a dominant dark-mode background. Pair it with warm ivory or muted burgundy for contrast. White text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast, supporting clear small body text. The hex code is #185375.
Questions about #185375
What is #185375 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #185375 is rgb(24, 83, 117), in HSL hsl(202, 66%, 28%) and in CMYK 79%, 29%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #185375?
Warm ivory and muted burgundy pair well with #185375 because their warmth offsets its cool gray-green undertones while preserving its serious, restrained character, making them useful for backgrounds, accents, and supporting type.
Does #185375 read as warm or cool?
#185375 reads as a cool, dark blue because its low brightness and subtle gray-green undertones temper the color, giving it a calm, dependable appearance rather than the energy of a brighter or warmer blue.
Is #185375 readable on white or black?
#185375 has a 8.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.