#146DA8 Hex Color
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#146da8 is a steady, medium blue with low saturation and a cool cast. It reads dependable rather than flashy, which suits finance, healthcare, and government branding. White text passes AA contrast on it at about 5.6:1, so it holds up as a button or header background. Pair it with warm neutrals, or muted grays (see mixing gray), to keep it from feeling too corporate.
Questions about #146da8
What is #146da8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #146da8 is rgb(20, 109, 168), in HSL hsl(204, 79%, 37%) and in CMYK 88%, 35%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #146da8?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and sand balance its cool cast, while soft cream keeps layouts from feeling sterile. Avoid pairing it only with grays, or the palette turns cold and corporate.
Is #146da8 readable on white or black?
#146da8 has a 5.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.78:1 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.