#194953 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #194953 is a cool cyan with gray-blue undertones and low saturation. Its shaded depth gives layouts a serious, mysterious mood while leaving room for brighter accents. Use the hex code as a dominant background in dark interfaces, aerospace branding, or productivity tools; white text reaches about 9.9:1 contrast, supporting readable small body copy.
Questions about #194953
What is #194953 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #194953 is rgb(25, 73, 83), in HSL hsl(190, 54%, 21%) and in CMYK 70%, 12%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #194953?
#194953 pairs well with warm terracotta, muted coral, and pale sand because their warmth offsets its cool, gray-blue depth. Use one warm accent sparingly against this dark base to keep the palette focused.
Is #194953 readable on white or black?
#194953 has a 9.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.