#014172 Hex Color
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This deep, saturated blue provides a professional, anchored background for corporate and technology interfaces. The hex code #014172 feels cold and authoritative, making it a reliable choice for finance or law enforcement branding. It offers high contrast with white text, which remains readable even at small sizes. Pair this shade with soft grays instead of stark white to avoid a harsh, jarring appearance.
Questions about #014172
What is #014172 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #014172 is rgb(1, 65, 114), in HSL hsl(206, 98%, 23%) and in CMYK 99%, 43%, 0%, 55%.
What mood does #014172 convey in design?
The color #014172 carries an inherent sense of trust, stability, and corporate authority. Its deep blue tones feel grounded and cool, which makes it a highly effective choice for industries like banking or technology that need to project reliability and precision.
Is #014172 readable on white or black?
#014172 has a 10.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.00:1 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.