#144F89 Hex Color
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#144f89 is a deep, muted blue that sits between navy and cobalt. Its low lightness and restrained saturation give it a serious, dependable feel, which suits finance, government, and nautical design. Use it as a dominant base color. It reads richer against burgundy or warm amber than against pale neutrals. The hex code #144f89 holds white text at about 8.4:1 contrast, well above WCAG AA.
Questions about #144f89
What is #144f89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #144f89 is rgb(20, 79, 137), in HSL hsl(210, 75%, 31%) and in CMYK 85%, 42%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #144f89?
Warm accents like burgundy and muted amber flatter #144f89 better than pale neutrals do, adding warmth to its cool depth. For text, white sits comfortably on top of it at high contrast.
Is #144f89 readable on white or black?
#144f89 has a 8.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.