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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#14739F — Denim
#14739F is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 199° 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 #14739F
- f1fafd
- c8e9f8
- 9ed8f3
- 74c7ee
- 4ab7e9
- 21a6e4
- 1789be
- 126b94
- 0d4d6a
- 082f40
- 031017
Color schemes using #14739F
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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#14739F FAQ
What color is #14739F?
#14739F is a shade of denim in the blue family. It has a hue of 199 degrees, 78% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #14739F?
#14739F is rgb(20, 115, 159) in RGB, hsl(199, 78%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(87%, 28%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #14739F?
White text on this background reaches 5.27:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.98:1.
What colors go well with #14739F?
Its direct complement is #9F4014. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9F142D and #9F8514 gives you contrast without the vibration.