#192A38 Hex Color

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This dark, muted blue feels serious and controlled. Because it is so desaturated and dusky, #192a38 functions best as a dominant background color in professional UI designs. It provides an excellent, high-contrast base for white text, ensuring great readability for users. This hex code pairs well with sharp, lighter accent colors to prevent the palette from feeling too gloomy.

Questions about #192a38

What is #192a38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #192a38 is rgb(25, 42, 56), in HSL hsl(207, 38%, 16%) and in CMYK 55%, 25%, 0%, 78%.
Where should I use #192a38 in a UI design?
#192a38 functions best as a background color for professional interfaces that require high readability for white or light-toned typography. Its muted, desaturated character prevents eye strain, making it a sophisticated alternative to pure black or dark gray layouts.
What colors pair best with the #192a38 blue?
This dark blue works well with sharp, high-contrast accent colors like mint or amber to keep the palette from feeling too gloomy. Pairing it with bright, desaturated tones provides the visual energy needed to offset its naturally serious and controlled mood.
Is #192a38 readable on white or black?
#192a38 has a 14.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.