#146C9D Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark blue with a steel edge, #146c9d reads steady rather than flashy. Its low saturation keeps it calm under bright type, which is why finance, healthcare, and government brands lean on shades like this. It works best as a dominant base or dark UI background, and white text passes contrast checks on it with room to spare.
Questions about #146c9d
What is #146c9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #146c9d is rgb(20, 108, 157), in HSL hsl(201, 77%, 35%) and in CMYK 87%, 31%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #146c9d?
Warm neutrals like terracotta and soft cream offset its cool undertone, while charcoal keeps text readable on top of it. Muted sand also works for backgrounds and dividers.
Is #146c9d readable on white or black?
#146c9d has a 5.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.