analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#140EBE — Navy
#140EBE is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 242° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#140ebe
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #140EBE
- f1f1fe
- c7c5fb
- 9d99f7
- 726ef4
- 4842f1
- 1e17ee
- 150fc6
- 100c9b
- 0c086f
- 070543
- 030218
Color schemes using #140EBE
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#140EBE FAQ
What color is #140EBE?
#140EBE is a shade of navy in the blue family. It has a hue of 242 degrees, 86% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #140EBE?
#140EBE is rgb(20, 14, 190) in RGB, hsl(242, 86%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(89%, 93%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #140EBE?
White text on this background reaches 11.44:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.84:1.
What colors go well with #140EBE?
Its direct complement is #B8BE0E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE6C0E and #60BE0E gives you contrast without the vibration.