#185A72 Hex Color
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A dark, muted cyan with cool blue undertones, #185a72 brings a serious, atmospheric feel to interfaces and brand systems. Use it as a dominant background in dark mode or pair it with warm coral for sharper contrast. White text remains highly legible, making this color practical for navigation, headings, and compact UI elements. The hex code is #185a72.
Questions about #185a72
What is #185a72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #185a72 is rgb(24, 90, 114), in HSL hsl(196, 65%, 27%) and in CMYK 79%, 21%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #185a72?
Pair #185a72 with warm coral for sharp contrast, or use pale cream and soft gray to keep the palette calm, readable, and balanced while preserving its cool, atmospheric character in interfaces and brand systems.
Is #185a72 readable on white or black?
#185a72 has a 7.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.