#194A7A Hex Color
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#194a7a is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a steady, formal presence. Its low lightness supports serious branding for finance, government, security, and technology. Use the hex code #194a7a as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 9.1:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #194a7a
What is #194a7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #194a7a is rgb(25, 74, 122), in HSL hsl(210, 66%, 29%) and in CMYK 80%, 39%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #194a7a?
#194a7a pairs well with white, soft gray, and pale blue for clean contrast; a warm terracotta accent can add energy without overwhelming its formal, cool base in branded layouts and interfaces.
Is #194a7a a warm or cool color?
#194a7a reads as a cool blue because its deep blue base is softened by gray undertones, giving it a calm, reserved appearance rather than the warmth associated with red, yellow, or orange-leaning blues.
Is #194a7a readable on white or black?
#194a7a has a 9.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.30:1 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.