#194E80 Hex Color
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The hex color #194e80 is a dark, moderately muted blue with cool undertones and a serious, dependable mood. This hex code works well as a dominant base for finance, technology, government, and nautical branding, especially beside burgundy or warm white. White text provides about an 8.6:1 contrast ratio, making it suitable for accessible interface backgrounds.
Questions about #194e80
What is #194e80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #194e80 is rgb(25, 78, 128), in HSL hsl(209, 67%, 30%) and in CMYK 80%, 39%, 0%, 50%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #194e80?
#194e80 pairs well with warm white, burgundy, and soft neutrals, which balance its cool blue base, soften its serious tone, and provide clear visual separation in branding and interface palettes. Warm white creates a clean, high-contrast finish.
Is #194e80 readable on white or black?
#194e80 has a 8.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.