#144A75 Hex Color
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#144a75 is a dark, muted blue with cool navy undertones and low saturation. Its deep value creates a serious, reliable mood suited to finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant UI background or supporting tone with burgundy and warm gray. The hex code #144a75 supports clear white body text at about 9.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #144a75
What is #144a75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #144a75 is rgb(20, 74, 117), in HSL hsl(207, 71%, 27%) and in CMYK 83%, 37%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #144a75?
Pair #144a75 with burgundy, warm gray, or restrained neutral accents for a grounded palette; these warmer companions soften its cool navy undertone without taking away its serious, dependable character in visual systems.
Does #144a75 read as a warm or cool color?
#144a75 reads as a cool blue because its dark, muted base leans toward navy rather than green or violet. That cool character supports dependable, controlled layouts, especially when balanced with warmer neutrals or muted red accents.
Is #144a75 readable on white or black?
#144a75 has a 9.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.