#14282D Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #14282d is a dusty cyan with a blue-green undertone and an almost gray finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to dark interfaces, aerospace themes, and moody branding. Use it as a dominant background with bright text or restrained accents. White text reaches about 15.3:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy. The hex code is #14282d.
Questions about #14282d
What is #14282d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #14282d is rgb(20, 40, 45), in HSL hsl(192, 38%, 13%) and in CMYK 56%, 11%, 0%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #14282d?
#14282d pairs well with warm terracotta or muted coral because those warmer accents add energy without erasing its shadowy character, while off-white and pale cyan keep the overall palette readable and balanced. Use saturated accents sparingly.
Is #14282d readable on white or black?
#14282d has a 15.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.