#00145C Hex Color
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#00145c is an incredibly dark, saturated blue that anchors a design with immediate authority. Because it is so deep, it works best as a primary background color rather than for small text or fine lines. White typography offers high contrast and remains very legible against this shade. The hex code for this moody, professional navy is #00145c.
Questions about #00145c
What is #00145c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00145c is rgb(0, 20, 92), in HSL hsl(227, 100%, 18%) and in CMYK 100%, 78%, 0%, 64%.
How should I use #00145c in a layout?
#00145c functions best as a dominant, immersive background color rather than for small text or fine details. Because it is so deep, it provides the ideal canvas for high-contrast white typography or vibrant accent colors that need to pop against a moody atmosphere.
What colors pair well with #00145c?
This deep blue balances perfectly with clean neutrals like white or light gray to maintain readability. For a more sophisticated or corporate feel, you can pair it with muted metallics like silver or softer, desaturated warm tones.
Is #00145c readable on white or black?
#00145c has a 16.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.