#191938 Hex Color
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#191938 is an inky, unsaturated indigo that feels serious and gloomy. Because of its dark, cool character, it works well as a background for high-contrast interfaces. White text pops on this shade with a 17.0:1 contrast ratio, ensuring excellent readability. Avoid using this hex code for fine details, as it loses definition. Instead, use it as a base for moody, professional design projects.
Questions about #191938
What is #191938 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #191938 is rgb(25, 25, 56), in HSL hsl(240, 38%, 16%) and in CMYK 55%, 55%, 0%, 78%.
Where should I use the #191938 shade in a design layout?
Apply #191938 as a primary dark background for professional, high-contrast UI layouts rather than for fine details or small icons. Its deep, unsaturated nature can make subtle lines appear to lose definition, so keep it restricted to larger surface areas.
Is #191938 readable on white or black?
#191938 has a 16.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.