#145296 Hex Color
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Dark and dimmed, #145296 is a hex code for a deep blue with a cold, serious edge. White text reads clearly on it at about 7.8:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body copy. It works as a dominant base in finance or security branding, and looks richer against muted gold than against camel. If it feels too cold, mix gray into the surrounding neutrals to soften the palette.
Questions about #145296
What is #145296 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #145296 is rgb(20, 82, 150), in HSL hsl(211, 76%, 33%) and in CMYK 87%, 45%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #145296?
Muted gold and burgundy both flatter #145296 because their warmth offsets its cold, dim base. Avoid bright oranges, which clash with its low saturation and feel loud next to it.
Can you use #145296 behind body text?
Yes. White text on #145296 reaches about 7.8:1 contrast, comfortably above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement, so small type stays readable on top of it.
Is #145296 readable on white or black?
#145296 has a 7.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.