#140D28 Hex Color
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This desaturated, near-black purple feels incredibly dim and somber. Because it sits so close to black, #140d28 works best as a moody, high-contrast background for minimal UI or luxury branding. Pair it with soft, muted golds or cool whites to keep the interface legible. The hex code #140d28 provides a solid anchor for designs that prioritize seriousness and structural depth over energy.
Questions about #140d28
What is #140d28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #140d28 is rgb(20, 13, 40), in HSL hsl(256, 51%, 10%) and in CMYK 50%, 67%, 0%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #140d28?
This deep, near-black purple works best when paired with high-contrast, lighter neutrals like cool white or soft, muted metallics like champagne. These combinations prevent the design from feeling too heavy while maintaining a sophisticated, high-end appearance for minimal layouts.
Does #140d28 work well for text in UI design?
Because #140d28 is so dark, it functions excellently as a background color, but it is too close to black to be used as a primary text color. If you need a softer alternative to pure black for text, consider using this as your backdrop with off-white or light gray lettering instead.
Is #140d28 readable on white or black?
#140d28 has a 18.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.11:1 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.