#195983 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #195983 is a deep blue with a cool, steady feel. Its low saturation keeps designs serious, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and moody backgrounds. Pair it with warm sand or muted coral rather than plain neutrals, so knowing how to make gray helps round out a palette. White text on #195983 reaches about 7.5:1 contrast, so small body text passes WCAG AA.
Questions about #195983
What is #195983 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #195983 is rgb(25, 89, 131), in HSL hsl(204, 68%, 31%) and in CMYK 81%, 32%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #195983?
#195983 flatters warm, earthy partners like terracotta, sand, and mustard, which keep its cool cast from turning flat. Muted neutrals also work, but pure white can make it look washed out. Use it as a dominant base with those warmer tones as accents.
Is #195983 readable on white or black?
#195983 has a 7.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.