#194A8D Hex Color
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#194a8d is a deep, cool blue with high saturation and low lightness. Its dark value creates a serious, reliable look for finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 8.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #194a8d.
Questions about #194a8d
What is #194a8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #194a8d is rgb(25, 74, 141), in HSL hsl(215, 70%, 33%) and in CMYK 82%, 48%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #194a8d?
#194a8d pairs well with white for crisp contrast, pale blue for a restrained monochromatic scheme, and warm neutrals such as beige or sand for balance in polished, dependable product interfaces. Use brighter accents sparingly so the deep blue remains the visual anchor.
Is #194a8d warm or cool?
#194a8d reads as a cool blue because its hue leans toward blue with no noticeable yellow or red warmth. Its high saturation makes it feel vivid and confident, while its low lightness adds a serious, grounded quality.
Is #194a8d readable on white or black?
#194a8d has a 8.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.