#19284D Hex Color

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An inky, desaturated blue, #19284d offers a grounded, professional alternative to stark black. Its muted, cool tone works best as a primary background for corporate or technical interfaces, providing excellent legibility for white text. Because it is quite dark, avoid using it with other low-contrast colors. Use this hex code as a stable foundation in designs that require a serious and authoritative mood.

Questions about #19284d

What is #19284d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #19284d is rgb(25, 40, 77), in HSL hsl(223, 51%, 20%) and in CMYK 68%, 48%, 0%, 70%.
How should I use #19284d in digital interface design?
#19284d works exceptionally well as a primary background color for technical or corporate dashboards because it reduces eye strain compared to stark black. Pair it with high-contrast white text to ensure readability, but avoid pairing it with other dark or low-contrast shades.
What colors pair well with #19284d?
This deep inky blue pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like cream or sand to create a sophisticated, balanced contrast. For a more modern, technical look, use sharp accents like electric cyan or bright lime to cut through its heavy, muted presence.
Is #19284d readable on white or black?
#19284d has a 14.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.