#141838 Hex Color
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#141838 is a dark, dusty indigo with a cool navy cast and very low saturation. Its inky, dim quality brings mystery, structure, and authority to moody designs. Use it as a dominant background in dark interfaces, finance branding, or formal layouts; white text reads clearly against it, with about a 17.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #141838.
Questions about #141838
What is #141838 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #141838 is rgb(20, 24, 56), in HSL hsl(233, 47%, 15%) and in CMYK 64%, 57%, 0%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #141838?
#141838 pairs especially well with burgundy, muted lilac, and warm off-white, creating contrast without losing its restrained, formal mood in brand palettes, editorial layouts, dark interface accents, or presentation themes.
Is #141838 readable on white or black?
#141838 has a 17.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.