#142970 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, this navy leans toward black without losing its blue core. The hex code #142970 works best as a dominant base in corporate, finance, or government design, where it reads steady and serious. It flatters warm golds and burgundy more than the usual gray pairings. White text clears contrast easily here at about 13.3:1, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #142970
What is #142970 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #142970 is rgb(20, 41, 112), in HSL hsl(226, 70%, 26%) and in CMYK 82%, 63%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #142970?
Warm golds and burgundy flatter #142970 best, since the warmth offsets its cool, dark base. Muted taupes and soft slate tones also work when you need quieter supporting colors.
Is #142970 readable on white or black?
#142970 has a 13.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.58:1 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.