#143791 Hex Color
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#143791 is a dark, saturated navy that reads authoritative without tipping into black. Its depth suits corporate, finance, and government design, and it pairs well with burgundy or warm brass accents. White text passes WCAG AA comfortably at about 10.6:1 contrast. Best used as a dominant base or background, though fine detail can sink into its shadow.
Questions about #143791
What is #143791 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #143791 is rgb(20, 55, 145), in HSL hsl(223, 76%, 32%) and in CMYK 86%, 62%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #143791?
Warm accents like burgundy, brass, and amber keep #143791 from feeling flat, while soft grays and off-whites soften its intensity. Avoid pairing it with other saturated blues, which can muddy both shades.
Is #143791 readable on white or black?
#143791 has a 10.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.98:1 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.