#193C3B color
The hex color #193C3B is a very dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 9.8% red, 23.5% green and 23.1% blue (25, 60, 59).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 41% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 58% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Botanical Night (#12403C), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.99:1).
#193C3B color codes
| HEX | #193C3B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(25, 60, 59) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(9.8%, 23.5%, 23.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 41%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 58%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 0%, 2%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(22.84, -12.89, -3.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(22.84, 13.29, 194.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.806, 3.754, 4.714) | |
| Decimal | 1653819 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #193C3B, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #193C3B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #193C3B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #193C3B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#38393bProtanopia
no red cones#32353bDeuteranopia
no green cones#033e3cTritanopia
no blue cones#363636Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #193c3b; }
.text { color: #193c3b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #193c3b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(25 60 59 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #193c3b, #192c3c); }
Similar colors
#12403cBotanical Night#224347Emerald Forest#133337Elite Teal#1c3d44Sunken Harbour#27454aMysterious Waters#1c3b42Royal Neptune#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#2d454aLittle Mermaid
Questions
- What color is #193C3B?
- #193C3B is a very dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Botanical Night. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #193C3B?
- The RGB value is 25, 60, 59: 25 red, 60 green and 59 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #193C3B?
- The complementary color is #3C191A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #193C3B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.75:1 and white text 11.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.