Color #194D7C Color / Colour Code #194D7C
This page shows the hex color code for color #194d7c (#194D7C). The colour is a blue tone with 66% saturation and 29% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #194D7C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#194D7C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 178, 208, and 238 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 208, 328, and 88 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #194D7C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 208 and saturation at 66%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 208 to 253 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 208 with its complement at 28 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 #194D7C
Lightness variations at hue 208 and 66% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #194D7C
Design Use Cases for #194D7C
Vibrant Brand Color
#194D7C has a strong 66% 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
#194D7C at 29% 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
#194D7C sits in the blue range (hue 208). 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 #194D7C (hue 208) to its complement at hue 28. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 238. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #194d7c, #7b4719);
CSS Code for #194D7C
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About Color #194D7C (#194D7C)
#194D7C is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 25 red, 77 green, and 124 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 208 degrees with 66% saturation and 29% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #194D7C is 67/255 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 80% cyan, 38% magenta, 0% yellow, and 51% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #194D7C against white is 8.77:1 and against black is 2.39:1. 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 #7B4719 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #194D7C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #197B78 and #191C7B, 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 #194D7C?
- #194D7C is Color #194D7C, a blue color (colour) with RGB(25, 77, 124), HSL(208, 66%, 29%), and CMYK(80%, 38%, 0%, 51%). Its perceived brightness is 67/255.
- Is #194D7C accessible for text?
- Against white, #194D7C has a contrast ratio of 8.77:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.39:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #194D7C?
- The complementary colour is #7B4719 (hue 28). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #197B78 and #191C7B. The triadic palette adds #7B194D and #4D7B19 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #194D7C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #194d7c; or rgb(25, 77, 124); or hsl(208, 66%, 29%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 208 66% 29%; 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.