Color #142B26 Color / Colour Code #142B26
This page shows the hex color code for color #142b26 (#142B26). The colour is a cyan tone with 37% saturation and 12% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #142B26 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#142B26 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 137, 167, and 197 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 167, 287, and 47 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #142B26
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 167 and saturation at 37%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 167 to 212 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 167 with its complement at 347 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #142B26
Lightness variations at hue 167 and 37% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #142B26
Design Use Cases for #142B26
Balanced UI Color
At 37% saturation, #142B26 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Dark Mode Background
At just 12% lightness, #142B26 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Clarity & Technology
#142B26 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 167). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #142B26 (hue 167) to its complement at hue 347. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 197. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #142b26, #2a1318);
CSS Code for #142B26
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About Color #142B26 (#142B26)
#142B26 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 20 red, 43 green, and 38 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 167 degrees with 37% saturation and 12% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #142B26 is 36/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 53% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow, and 83% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #142B26 against white is 14.96:1 and against black is 1.40:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #2A1318 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #142B26. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #132A1A and #13242A, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #142B26?
- #142B26 is Color #142B26, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(20, 43, 38), HSL(167, 37%, 12%), and CMYK(53%, 0%, 12%, 83%). Its perceived brightness is 36/255.
- Is #142B26 accessible for text?
- Against white, #142B26 has a contrast ratio of 14.96:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.40:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #142B26?
- The complementary colour is #2A1318 (hue 347). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #132A1A and #13242A. The triadic palette adds #25132A and #2A2513 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #142B26 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #142b26; or rgb(20, 43, 38); or hsl(167, 37%, 12%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 167 37% 12%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.