#142354 Hex Color
Serious navy with a muted edge
Dark and muted, #142354 is a cool navy blue with low saturation and a matte, slightly gray cast. Its serious character suits finance, security, government, and formal branding. Use the hex code #142354 as a dominant background or supporting tone with white text, which provides about a 15.0:1 contrast ratio for clear, readable type.
Questions about #142354
What is #142354 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #142354 is rgb(20, 35, 84), in HSL hsl(226, 62%, 20%) and in CMYK 76%, 58%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #142354?
#142354 pairs well with white, pale blue, soft gray, and warm gold accents, while lighter neutrals keep the palette balanced and a restrained touch of terracotta adds warmth to buttons, borders, or small interface details.
Is #142354 a warm or cool color?
#142354 reads as a cool navy because its blue base and muted gray cast keep it visually restrained rather than warm, creating a serious, dependable mood for security, finance, government, and other formal digital interfaces.
Is #142354 readable on white or black?
#142354 has a 15.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.