#14449E Hex Color
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Close to a police uniform’s deep blue, #14449e is a dark, saturated navy that reads serious and steady. It works best as a dominant base in finance, tech, or government branding. White text on it hits about 8.9:1 contrast, well past AA. For a richer palette, pair it with burgundy rather than gray, or compare deeper blue tones.
Questions about #14449e
What is #14449e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #14449e is rgb(20, 68, 158), in HSL hsl(219, 78%, 35%) and in CMYK 87%, 57%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #14449e?
#14449e pairs well with burgundy, antique gold, and warm cream, which bring out its depth without dulling it. Soft grays are a weaker choice, since they can make the navy look flat. Muted mustard also works for small accents.
Is #14449e readable on white or black?
#14449e has a 8.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 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.