#1E14AD Hex Color
An authoritative and deeply saturated navy blue
This intense, saturated navy carries a serious, authoritative weight. Because it is highly pigmented, #1e14ad functions best as a dominant base color for corporate branding or technical interfaces where reliability matters. Pair it with soft cream or warm white to maintain excellent legibility, as the high contrast provides a crisp, professional finish. The hex code for this deep blue is #1e14ad.
Questions about #1e14ad
What is #1e14ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1e14ad is rgb(30, 20, 173), in HSL hsl(244, 79%, 38%) and in CMYK 83%, 88%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #1e14ad?
High-contrast light neutrals like soft cream or crisp off-white work best with #1e14ad to ensure readability and balance its intensity. For secondary accents, warm metallics like gold or muted mustard yellow provide a sophisticated, professional contrast that softens the severity of this deep blue.
How does #1e14ad perform in digital interface design?
#1e14ad functions as an excellent base for corporate branding or technical dashboards where reliability and trust are core priorities. Because it is highly saturated, it effectively grounds a UI, but should be used primarily for headers or buttons to avoid overwhelming the user’s visual experience.
Is #1e14ad readable on white or black?
#1e14ad has a 11.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.