#194757 Hex Color
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This dusty, dark cyan carries a heavy, muted quality that feels grounded and serious. As a saturated, cool tone, #194757 works best as a moody background or a primary anchor for technology and aerospace interfaces. White text offers excellent 10.1:1 contrast against it, making the hex code ideal for readable, high-contrast dark mode designs. Use it to provide depth rather than brightness.
Questions about #194757
What is #194757 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #194757 is rgb(25, 71, 87), in HSL hsl(195, 55%, 22%) and in CMYK 71%, 18%, 0%, 66%.
What color schemes pair well with #194757?
This color anchors best when paired with neutral light gray or crisp white to highlight its muted, professional character. For accent colors, it works surprisingly well with soft terracotta or warm ochre, which provide a complementary temperature balance against the heavy, cool cyan base.
Is #194757 readable on white or black?
#194757 has a 10.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.