#142948 Hex Color
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#142948 is a dark, muted navy blue with cool, slightly gray undertones. Its restrained saturation gives layouts a serious, controlled feel, while its deep value adds mystery and visual weight. The hex code #142948 works well as a dominant background for finance, security, technology, or formal branding, with white text providing about 14.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #142948
What is #142948 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #142948 is rgb(20, 41, 72), in HSL hsl(216, 57%, 18%) and in CMYK 72%, 43%, 0%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #142948?
#142948 pairs well with restrained neutrals and warm accents, especially off-white, muted sand, burgundy, or terracotta, which add contrast without weakening its serious, cool character in branding, editorial layouts, or interface accents.
Where does #142948 work best in a design?
#142948 works best as a dominant dark base in corporate, security, finance, and technology designs, especially for headers, dashboards, uniforms, or dark-mode surfaces where its low saturation supports a controlled, formal tone.
Is #142948 readable on white or black?
#142948 has a 14.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.