#14314E Hex Color
A restrained navy with serious depth
Dark, muted blue, #14314e has gray undertones and a navy cast. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, controlled feel suited to finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 13.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #14314e.
Questions about #14314e
What is #14314e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #14314e is rgb(20, 49, 78), in HSL hsl(210, 59%, 19%) and in CMYK 74%, 37%, 0%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #14314e?
#14314e pairs well with white or pale blue for crisp contrast, while warm neutrals and muted orange accents balance its cool navy cast without making the palette feel loud or busy.
Is #14314e warm or cool?
#14314e reads as a cool color because its blue hue and gray undertones pull it away from warmth, giving layouts a calm, serious feel with a controlled visual weight that suits formal interfaces.
Is #14314e readable on white or black?
#14314e has a 13.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.57:1 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.