Color #19426B Color / Colour Code #19426B
This page shows the hex color code for color #19426b (#19426B). The colour is a blue tone with 62% saturation and 26% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #19426B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#19426B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 180, 210, and 240 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 210, 330, and 90 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #19426B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 210 and saturation at 62%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 210 to 255 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 210 with its complement at 30 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #19426B
Lightness variations at hue 210 and 62% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #19426B
Design Use Cases for #19426B
Vibrant Brand Color
#19426B has a strong 62% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#19426B at 26% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its blue character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Trust & Professional Identity
#19426B sits in the blue range (hue 210). Blue is the world's most popular color for corporate identities because it conveys trust, stability, and competence. Use it for navigation bars, link text, form focus states, and any element where user confidence matters. Financial, healthcare, and technology brands rely heavily on this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #19426B (hue 210) to its complement at hue 30. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 240. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #19426b, #6b4219);
CSS Code for #19426B
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About Color #19426B (#19426B)
#19426B is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 25 red, 66 green, and 107 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 210 degrees with 62% saturation and 26% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #19426B is 58/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 77% cyan, 38% magenta, 0% yellow, and 58% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #19426B against white is 10.33:1 and against black is 2.03:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #6B4219 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #19426B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #196B6B and #19196B, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #19426B?
- #19426B is Color #19426B, a blue color (colour) with RGB(25, 66, 107), HSL(210, 62%, 26%), and CMYK(77%, 38%, 0%, 58%). Its perceived brightness is 58/255.
- Is #19426B accessible for text?
- Against white, #19426B has a contrast ratio of 10.33:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.03:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #19426B?
- The complementary colour is #6B4219 (hue 30). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #196B6B and #19196B. The triadic palette adds #6B1942 and #426B19 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #19426B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #19426b; or rgb(25, 66, 107); or hsl(210, 62%, 26%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 210 62% 26%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.