#00164E Hex Color
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The hex code #00164e creates an extremely dark, cool blue with restrained brightness and a serious, controlled mood. It suggests trust, security, authority, and professionalism, fitting finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant UI or website background; white text provides about 17.1:1 contrast, supporting clear body copy.
Questions about #00164e
What is #00164e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00164e is rgb(0, 22, 78), in HSL hsl(223, 100%, 15%) and in CMYK 100%, 72%, 0%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #00164e?
#00164e pairs well with white, pale blue, soft gray, and muted warm accents because its deep cool base creates strong contrast without overwhelming lighter partners. Use restrained accent colors to preserve its professional character in interfaces, branding, or editorial layouts.
Does #00164e feel warm or cool?
#00164e reads as a very cool, dark blue because its low brightness and blue hue create a controlled, distant feel. It communicates trust, security, and authority, making it suitable for finance, technology, government, and formal branding.
Is #00164e readable on white or black?
#00164e has a 17.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.22:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.