#194642 color
The hex color #194642 is a very dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 9.8% red, 27.5% green and 25.9% blue (25, 70, 66).
Its hue angle is 175°, with 47% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 64% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Botanical Night (#12403C), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.52:1).
#194642 color codes
| HEX | #194642 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(25, 70, 66) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(9.8%, 27.5%, 25.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(175, 47%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(175, 64%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(64%, 0%, 6%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(26.68, -16.44, -2.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(26.68, 16.59, 187.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.574, 4.98, 5.926) | |
| Decimal | 1656386 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #194642, 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 #194642 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #194642 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2:1 | 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 #194642 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#424242Protanopia
no red cones#3b3d42Deuteranopia
no green cones#004845Tritanopia
no blue cones#3f3f3fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #194642; }
.text { color: #194642; }
.border { border: 2px solid #194642; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(25 70 66 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #194642, #193446); }
Similar colors
#12403cBotanical Night#024a43Tropical Forest#014d4eDark Teal#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#33534bHunter#224347Emerald Forest#01554fCape Verde#264334Everglade
Questions
- What color is #194642?
- #194642 is a very dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Botanical Night. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #194642?
- The RGB value is 25, 70, 66: 25 red, 70 green and 66 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #194642?
- The complementary color is #46191D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #194642?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2:1 and white text 10.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.