#014C6F Hex Color
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Dark, muted blue with a cool green undertone, #014c6f has low lightness and controlled chroma. It creates a serious, dependable mood for finance, security, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background or strong accent with burgundy or warm gray. The hex code #014c6f supports clear white body text with about a 9.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #014c6f
What is #014c6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #014c6f is rgb(1, 76, 111), in HSL hsl(199, 98%, 22%) and in CMYK 99%, 32%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #014c6f?
#014c6f pairs well with burgundy, warm gray, and white because its cool blue-green depth benefits from warm contrast, soft neutrals, or a clean light counterpoint in branding, interfaces, and editorial layouts.
Is #014c6f readable on white or black?
#014c6f has a 9.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.