#014368 Hex Color
Formal deep blue with grounded professional weight
This deep, desaturated blue carries a formal weight that works well for corporate branding and serious design projects. As a dark background, #014368 provides excellent contrast for white text while maintaining a grounded, professional mood. It feels colder and more restrained than standard navy. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to cut the gloom and add some much-needed warmth to your interface.
Questions about #014368
What is #014368 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #014368 is rgb(1, 67, 104), in HSL hsl(202, 98%, 21%) and in CMYK 99%, 36%, 0%, 59%.
Why does #014368 feel more serious than a standard navy blue?
#014368 is distinctly desaturated and cool, lacking the vibrancy or warmth found in brighter nautical navies. This reduction in color intensity creates a clinical, restrained quality that feels strictly professional and is ideal for financial or legal design interfaces.
Which color combinations best balance the gloom of #014368?
Because #014368 is inherently cold and dark, it requires high-contrast, warm neutrals to prevent the design from feeling lifeless. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to introduce a necessary visual temperature lift while maintaining a sophisticated, anchored aesthetic.
Is #014368 readable on white or black?
#014368 has a 10.47:1 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.