#002142 Hex Color
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#002142 is a dark, subdued navy blue with very low lightness and a cool cast. Its restrained, serious character suits corporate, finance, security, and government designs, especially as a dominant dark base. The hex code #002142 supports crisp white text at about 16.2:1 contrast, though large areas can feel heavy without lighter accents.
Questions about #002142
What is #002142 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002142 is rgb(0, 33, 66), in HSL hsl(210, 100%, 13%) and in CMYK 100%, 50%, 0%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #002142?
#002142 pairs well with white, pale blue, cool gray, and restrained warm accents such as burgundy, which add contrast without weakening its formal character in brand palettes and interface layouts. Use lighter tones for text, panels, borders, or focused accents.
Where does #002142 work best in a design?
#002142 works best as a dominant background or structural color in formal interfaces, finance dashboards, security products, and institutional branding, where its low lightness creates strong hierarchy against lighter content. Balance it with pale surfaces or bright accents to prevent visual heaviness.
Is #002142 readable on white or black?
#002142 has a 16.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.