#014475 Hex Color
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This deep, saturated navy carries an air of authority and serious intent. It functions well as a background color for professional design, especially in finance or tech. Since the tone is dark, white text provides perfect readability with a 10.1:1 contrast ratio. Be careful, as this shade can appear muddy if paired with other muted tones. The hex code for this color is #014475.
Questions about #014475
What is #014475 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #014475 is rgb(1, 68, 117), in HSL hsl(205, 98%, 23%) and in CMYK 99%, 42%, 0%, 54%.
Does #014475 work well for interface text?
This shade is extremely dark, making it an excellent background choice for white text, but avoid using it for small body text as it lacks sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds. It performs best as a bold, reliable accent or primary navigation color.
What colors complement #014475?
Pair this deep navy with soft cream or warm gold to balance its serious, authoritative tone. These lighter, warmer accents prevent the overall design from feeling too cold or muddied, keeping the visual hierarchy sharp and readable for professional audiences.
Is #014475 readable on white or black?
#014475 has a 10.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.