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#14169F color code is #14169F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #14169f.

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#14169F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #14169F is 0.0323. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 12.76:1 against white and 1.65:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#14169F on white12.76:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#14169F on black1.65:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #14169F12.76:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #14169F1.65:1Fail

#14169F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #14169F?+
The hex code for #14169F is #14169F. In RGB it's rgb(20, 22, 159), and in HSL it's hsl(239, 78%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #14169F?+
#14169F in RGB is (20, 22, 159). Written in CSS: rgb(20, 22, 159).
What is the CMYK value of #14169F?+
#14169F converts to CMYK(87%, 86%, 0%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #14169F.
Is #14169f a warm or cool color?+
#14169F (#14169F) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 239° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #14169f belong to?+
#14169F belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 239°, 78%, 35% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #14169f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#14169F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 12.76:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #14169f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #14169F (#14169F) is 3340 C Deep Indigo, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #14169F in design

Practical guidance for using #14169f (#14169F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #14169F (#14169F) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 12.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #14169f text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #14169F (#14169F) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#14169F flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#14169F works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #14169F

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #14169f (#14169F). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Samsung#1428A0 · Samsung Blue