#193F8C Hex Color
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Dark and moderately saturated, #193f8c is a cool blue with a slightly muted, shadowed quality. Its serious depth suits finance, security, government, and corporate branding, especially as a dominant background or interface base. The hex code #193f8c pairs well with burgundy and crisp white; white text provides about 9.9:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #193f8c
What is #193f8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #193f8c is rgb(25, 63, 140), in HSL hsl(220, 70%, 32%) and in CMYK 82%, 55%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #193f8c?
Burgundy and crisp white pair well with #193f8c, balancing its cool depth with warmth and clarity; white text offers about a 9.9:1 contrast ratio, while burgundy works effectively as a restrained accent in branding, dashboards, and editorial layouts.
Does #193f8c read as warm or cool?
#193f8c reads as a cool blue because its hue sits in the blue range, while its dark, moderately saturated value adds a muted, shadowed quality that feels serious, stable, and controlled rather than bright or playful.
Where does #193f8c work well in design?
#193f8c works well as a dominant background or interface base for finance, security, government, and corporate designs, where its serious depth supports clear hierarchy and pairs naturally with crisp white text and lighter supporting surfaces.
Is #193f8c readable on white or black?
#193f8c has a 9.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.