Color swatch image showing #194C85 with RGB(25,76,133) values

#194C85 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #194C85 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#194C85 Color Information

#194C85 RGB value is (25, 76, 133). The hex color red value is 25, green is 76, and blue is 133. Its HSL format shows a hue of 212°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 31 percent. The CMYK process values are 81 percent, 43 percent, 0 percent, 48 percent.

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#194C85 Color Meaning

Color #194C85 signifies dependable clarity, timeless trust, and structured optimism. Color #194C85—Pantone’s Color of the Year 2020—was chosen for its universal appeal and psychological stability during times of uncertainty. #194C85 deep, slightly green-leaning blue evokes clear skies at dusk, naval uniforms, and institutional reliability. In corporate and civic branding, #194C85 signals competence without coldness. Cognitive research confirms #194C85 improves focus and reduces anxiety more effectively than greys in digital workspaces. In design systems, color #194C85 functions as a versatile primary. #194C85 meets WCAG AAA contrast standards against white for body text and performs well across print and screen media. #194C85’s a staple in education, healthcare, and government interfaces where trust is non-negotiable. Print consistency is excellent, and its CMYK formula is widely calibrated. Color #194C85 doesn’t chase trends—#194C85 anchors them. Symbolically, color #194C85 represents hope that plans. #194C85 is not naive optimism but structured reassurance. In spiritual contexts, #194C85 aligns with the throat chakra’s truthful mode: communication that connects. Designers use color #194C85 when they want to signal stability with vision. Its confidence is quiet—but unwavering.

Color Conversion

Convert #194C85 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#194C85
RGB
rgb(25, 76, 133)
HSL
hsl(212°, 68%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(81%, 43%, 0%, 48%)
HSV
hsv(212°, 81%, 52%)
XYZ
7.2190 7.0690 23.1743
Yxy
7.0690 0.1927 0.1887
Hunter Lab
26.5876 0.1236 -1.2129
CIE-Lab
31.9635 5.0071 -36.7156

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red25 / 255 (10%)
Green76 / 255 (30%)
30%
Blue133 / 255 (52%)
52%

CMYK Values

Cyan81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Magenta43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)48 / 100 (48%)
48%

Color Variations

#194C85 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#194C85 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #194C85 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#194C85

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #194C85 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#194C85

protanopia

#2f3077

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #194C85;

Text Color

color: #194C85;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #194C85;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #194C8540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #194C85;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #194C85 0%, #102f52 100%);

#194C85 Color FAQs

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