#14283B Hex Color
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The hex code #14283b defines a dark, muted blue with a dusty, slightly gray cast. Its low saturation and heavy depth create a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, security, government, and technology designs. Use it as a dominant interface background or pair it with warm burgundy for restrained contrast. White text reaches about 15:1 contrast.
Questions about #14283b
What is #14283b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #14283b is rgb(20, 40, 59), in HSL hsl(209, 49%, 15%) and in CMYK 66%, 32%, 0%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #14283b?
#14283b pairs well with warm burgundy, muted copper, and soft ivory because their warmer notes offset its dusty blue depth without making the palette feel bright. Use those tones for buttons, highlights, or small brand accents.
Is #14283b readable on white or black?
#14283b has a 15.03:1 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.