#146CB6 Hex Color
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Cool and moderately muted, #146cb6 has a medium-dark value that feels controlled, dependable, and clear. Its restrained saturation suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces without becoming harsh. Use the hex code #146cb6 as a supporting brand tone or UI base, paired with warm gray or pale sand. White text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #146cb6
What is #146cb6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #146cb6 is rgb(20, 108, 182), in HSL hsl(207, 80%, 40%) and in CMYK 89%, 41%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #146cb6?
Warm gray and pale sand pair well with #146cb6 because their softer, warmer neutrals temper its cool blue cast without competing for attention, making them useful for backgrounds, borders, and supporting surfaces in a calm interface.
Is #146cb6 readable on white or black?
#146cb6 has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.