Color swatch image showing #194C8E with RGB(25,76,142) values

#194C8E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #194C8E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#194C8E Color Information

#194C8E RGB value is (25, 76, 142). The hex color red value is 25, green is 76, and blue is 142. Its HSL format shows a hue of 214°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 33 percent. The CMYK process values are 82 percent, 46 percent, 0 percent, 44 percent.

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#194C8E Color Meaning

Color #194C8E signifies dependable clarity, timeless trust, and structured optimism. Color #194C8E—Pantone’s Color of the Year 2020—was chosen for its universal appeal and psychological stability during times of uncertainty. #194C8E deep, slightly green-leaning blue evokes clear skies at dusk, naval uniforms, and institutional reliability. In corporate and civic branding, #194C8E signals competence without coldness. Cognitive research confirms #194C8E improves focus and reduces anxiety more effectively than greys in digital workspaces. In design systems, color #194C8E functions as a versatile primary. #194C8E meets WCAG AAA contrast standards against white for body text and performs well across print and screen media. #194C8E’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 #194C8E doesn’t chase trends—#194C8E anchors them. Symbolically, color #194C8E represents hope that plans. #194C8E is not naive optimism but structured reassurance. In spiritual contexts, #194C8E aligns with the throat chakra’s truthful mode: communication that connects. Designers use color #194C8E when they want to signal stability with vision. Its confidence is quiet—but unwavering.

Color Conversion

Convert #194C8E 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
#194C8E
RGB
rgb(25, 76, 142)
HSL
hsl(214°, 70%, 33%)
CMYK
cmyk(82%, 46%, 0%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(214°, 82%, 56%)
XYZ
7.8678 7.3285 26.5911
Yxy
7.3285 0.1883 0.1754
Hunter Lab
27.0712 0.2271 -1.4851
CIE-Lab
32.5435 8.6701 -41.3174

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red25 / 255 (10%)
Green76 / 255 (30%)
30%
Blue142 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Magenta46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#194C8E 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

#194C8E 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 #194C8E 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.

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#194C8E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #194C8E 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

#194C8E

protanopia

#2f307e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #194C8E;

Text Color

color: #194C8E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #194C8E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #194C8E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #194C8E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #194C8E 0%, #102f58 100%);

#194C8E Color FAQs

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