#142475 Hex Color
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Close to fountain pen ink, this dark navy (hex code #142475) reads serious and steady rather than bright. Its low lightness and muted saturation make it a strong dominant base in dark mode UI, finance, and law branding, where it carries trust and authority. It looks richer beside burgundy or muted gold than bright primaries, and white text stays readable on top at about 13.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #142475
What is #142475 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #142475 is rgb(20, 36, 117), in HSL hsl(230, 71%, 27%) and in CMYK 83%, 69%, 0%, 54%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #142475?
#142475 pairs well with burgundy or muted gold for warmth, and slate or off-white for a cooler scheme. Avoid bright primaries, which flatten its depth.
Is #142475 readable on white or black?
#142475 has a 13.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.