#14225A Hex Color
Deep professional navy with authoritative depth
This dark, unsaturated navy serves as a sophisticated base for corporate or security-focused branding. Because of its extreme depth, #14225a works best as a primary background color paired with high-contrast white text for excellent legibility. It feels authoritative rather than bright. When designing, use it sparingly in tight UI components, as its low chroma can make it appear muddy if used in overabundance.
Questions about #14225a
What is #14225a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #14225a is rgb(20, 34, 90), in HSL hsl(228, 64%, 22%) and in CMYK 78%, 62%, 0%, 65%.
Can #14225a be used for body text?
No, #14225a functions best as a deep background color rather than for small body text. Because of its extreme darkness and low chroma, it anchors professional interfaces but requires high-contrast white text to remain readable and accessible for all users.
Which color palettes complement #14225a?
This shade pairs best with crisp, cool neutrals to emphasize its professional authority. Using bright, clean white creates necessary contrast, while metallic silver or lighter slate tones can soften the overall palette without losing that corporate, secure aesthetic.
Is #14225a readable on white or black?
#14225a has a 14.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.40:1 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.