#192C38 Hex Color

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This heavy, desaturated blue leans toward charcoal, offering a serious and grounded alternative to pure black. The hex code for this color is #192c38. Designers often use it for UI backgrounds or corporate branding in finance and tech. Because white text provides exceptional contrast against this dark shade, it acts as a smart foundation for readable dark mode layouts where clarity is the priority.

Questions about #192c38

What is #192c38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #192c38 is rgb(25, 44, 56), in HSL hsl(203, 38%, 16%) and in CMYK 55%, 21%, 0%, 78%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Which color palettes complement #192c38 effectively?
Because #192c38 sits firmly in the deep blue-gray spectrum, it pairs beautifully with high-contrast warm accents like gold or copper for a sophisticated corporate look. You can also ground it with light neutral gray tones to maintain a clean, high-tech interface.
Is #192c38 readable on white or black?
#192c38 has a 14.39:1 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.