#192A40 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits on the edge of charcoal and navy, making it an excellent base for serious, professional interfaces. Because #192a40 is so unsaturated, it feels grounded and stable rather than energetic. It performs best as a full-page background in dark mode, where it provides high readability for white text. Avoid pairing it with lighter blues, as they can make this shade appear muddy and unrefined.
Questions about #192a40
What is #192a40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #192a40 is rgb(25, 42, 64), in HSL hsl(214, 44%, 17%) and in CMYK 61%, 34%, 0%, 75%.
Does #192a40 work well for text-heavy interface backgrounds?
#192a40 is an excellent choice for dark mode backgrounds because its low saturation reduces eye strain while maintaining a grounded, professional atmosphere. It provides enough depth to make white or very light grey text stand out clearly against the page.
Which color palettes complement #192a40 best?
Pair #192a40 with soft, off-white neutrals or subtle gold accents to lift its cool, muted tones without creating muddy visual contrast. Avoid pairing it with lighter, mid-tone blues, which often clash and make the overall color scheme appear unrefined or flat.
Is #192a40 readable on white or black?
#192a40 has a 14.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.