#014F9E Hex Color
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Dark and saturated, #014f9e is a cool blue with a clean, slightly muted finish. Its serious, dependable character suits security, finance, government, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant UI background or pair it with warm burgundy for contrast. White text achieves about 8.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #014f9e.
Questions about #014f9e
What is #014f9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #014f9e is rgb(1, 79, 158), in HSL hsl(210, 99%, 31%) and in CMYK 99%, 50%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #014f9e?
For a strong, dependable palette, pair #014f9e with white or pale neutrals, then use burgundy as a warm accent for sharper contrast and added visual energy.
What mood does #014f9e create in design?
#014f9e reads as a cool, dependable blue because its deep cyan-leaning hue and high saturation feel crisp rather than cozy, making it suitable for security, finance, government, and technology interfaces.
Is #014f9e readable on white or black?
#014f9e has a 8.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.