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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#142D9F — Cobalt
#142D9F is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 229° 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.
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Tints and shades of #142D9F
- f1f4fd
- c8d1f8
- 9eadf3
- 748aee
- 4a67e9
- 2144e4
- 1736be
- 122a94
- 0d1e6a
- 081240
- 030617
Color schemes using #142D9F
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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#142D9F FAQ
What color is #142D9F?
#142D9F is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 229 degrees, 78% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #142D9F?
#142D9F is rgb(20, 45, 159) in RGB, hsl(229, 78%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(87%, 72%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #142D9F?
White text on this background reaches 11.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.91:1.
What colors go well with #142D9F?
Its direct complement is #9F8514. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9F4014 and #739F14 gives you contrast without the vibration.