#142D57 Hex Color
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#142d57 is a dark, muted navy with cool blue undertones and low saturation. Its shaded depth feels serious, reliable, and controlled, making it a strong base for corporate, finance, security, and government designs. Use it for backgrounds or dominant areas, then add white text for clear contrast. The hex code #142d57 also suits formal nautical and technology palettes.
Questions about #142d57
What is #142d57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #142d57 is rgb(20, 45, 87), in HSL hsl(218, 63%, 21%) and in CMYK 77%, 48%, 0%, 66%.
Does white text work well with #142d57?
Yes, white text has about a 13.6:1 contrast ratio against #142d57, comfortably exceeding WCAG AA's 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text. It works for small body text, headings, labels, and interface content.
What colors pair well with #142d57?
#142d57 pairs well with muted burgundy and warm ivory, which soften its cool, low-saturation depth without making the palette loud. Use the navy as a dominant base, burgundy for emphasis, and ivory for text or surfaces.
Is #142d57 readable on white or black?
#142d57 has a 13.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.54:1 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.