#193DAB Hex Color
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With its dark value and strong saturation, #193dab is a cool blue with a slightly violet undertone. It feels controlled and dependable, fitting security, finance, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant UI or background color with white text. White text provides about a 9.1:1 contrast ratio, supporting readable labels and small body text. The hex code is #193dab.
Questions about #193dab
What is #193dab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #193dab is rgb(25, 61, 171), in HSL hsl(225, 74%, 38%) and in CMYK 85%, 64%, 0%, 33%.
Which colors pair well with #193dab?
#193dab pairs well with white, pale blue, cool gray, and warm neutrals that soften its strong saturation. Use a muted orange accent sparingly when you want complementary contrast without losing the dependable feel of the blue.
Does #193dab feel warm or cool?
#193dab reads as a cool blue because its strong blue base carries a slight violet undertone, while its dark, saturated appearance suggests control and dependability for security, finance, government, and corporate interfaces.
Is #193dab readable on white or black?
#193dab has a 9.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.