#185BAD Hex Color
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A dark, fairly saturated blue with a cool, slightly muted finish, #185bad feels serious, controlled, and dependable. This hex code suits security, finance, technology, government, and nautical designs, especially as a strong supporting tone or interface base. White text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #185bad
What is #185bad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #185bad is rgb(24, 91, 173), in HSL hsl(213, 76%, 39%) and in CMYK 86%, 47%, 0%, 32%.
What text color works best with #185bad?
White text works well on #185bad, with about 6.7:1 contrast, which meets WCAG AA for normal body text. It supports readable interface labels, navigation, and larger content without needing a lighter blue.
Where does #185bad work best in design?
#185bad works best as a dominant interface base or supporting brand tone in security, finance, technology, and government design. Its dark, cool saturation gives layouts structure, while warm terracotta accents can add useful contrast.
Is #185bad readable on white or black?
#185bad has a 6.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.