#140059 Hex Color
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This intense, near-black indigo offers a moody and authoritative base for dark mode interfaces. Because it is so saturated and dark, it works best as a background color that allows white text to pop with maximum readability. Pair #140059 with bright electric accents to keep the design from feeling too heavy or gloomy. The hex code for this shade is #140059.
Questions about #140059
What is #140059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #140059 is rgb(20, 0, 89), in HSL hsl(253, 100%, 17%) and in CMYK 78%, 100%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair best with #140059 for UI design?
Because #140059 is so dark and saturated, it requires high-contrast accents to remain legible and visually balanced. Pair it with vibrant electric blue or neon lime to prevent the interface from feeling too heavy, gloomy, or flat.
Is #140059 suitable for large blocks of text?
Using #140059 as a background is excellent for text, provided the foreground color offers sufficient contrast. Ensure all typography is set in a bright off-white or a very light gray to maintain readability against this deep, authoritative indigo base.
Is #140059 readable on white or black?
#140059 has a 17.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.