#185A76 Hex Color
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Somewhere between deep lake water and a faded work jacket, #185a76 is a dark blue with a clear gray undertone. The hex code keeps things subdued and serious, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and moody brand palettes. It reads richer beside burgundy or dusty coral than next to plain white, and mixing gray into it pushes the shade toward a handsome slate. White text holds up well here at about 7.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #185a76
What is #185a76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #185a76 is rgb(24, 90, 118), in HSL hsl(198, 66%, 28%) and in CMYK 80%, 24%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #185a76?
Burgundy and dusty coral both make #185a76 look richer than the usual beige or camel pairings. Warm sand tones also work when you need a lighter counterweight for print layouts.
Is #185a76 readable on white or black?
#185a76 has a 7.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 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.