#142235 Hex Color
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#142235 is a dark, heavily muted blue with gray undertones and a dusky, almost ashy finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, secure mood suited to finance, technology, government, and dark-mode interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 16:1 contrast. The hex code is #142235.
Questions about #142235
What is #142235 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #142235 is rgb(20, 34, 53), in HSL hsl(215, 45%, 14%) and in CMYK 62%, 36%, 0%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #142235?
#142235 pairs well with white, soft gray, and restrained warm accents such as terracotta or burgundy, which add contrast without overpowering its cool, muted blue base in interfaces and visual layouts.
Is #142235 readable on white or black?
#142235 has a 16.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.30:1 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.