#194C6A Hex Color

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This dusty, unsaturated navy carries a weight suitable for corporate branding and serious design projects. It functions best as a stable background color rather than an accent. When using #194c6a as a base, pair it with soft, warm creams to balance the cool, dim tones. With a 9.2:1 contrast ratio against white text, this hex code ensures high readability for accessibility standards.

Questions about #194c6a

What is #194c6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #194c6a is rgb(25, 76, 106), in HSL hsl(202, 62%, 26%) and in CMYK 76%, 28%, 0%, 58%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Does #194c6a work well for body text or background elements?
The deep saturation of #194c6a makes it an exceptional choice for large background areas or header sections rather than body text. Because it offers a 9.2:1 contrast ratio against white, it serves as a highly readable, accessible foundation for modern interfaces.
What colors pair well with the navy tone of #194c6a?
To soften the professional edge of #194c6a, pair it with warm creams or soft beige tones. These warmer neutrals balance the cool, dim nature of the blue, preventing your overall design from feeling too cold or sterile in a screen layout.
Is #194c6a readable on white or black?
#194c6a has a 9.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.28:1 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.