#07163D Hex Color
A nearly black shade of deep midnight
A nearly black shade of blue, #07163d carries a somber and authoritative presence. This desaturated tone works well as a background for dark UI modes where readability is essential, providing a high-contrast base for white typography. Because it is so muted, pair it with bright accent colors like coral or chartreuse to prevent the palette from feeling too dusty or flat in professional designs.
Questions about #07163d
What is #07163d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #07163d is rgb(7, 22, 61), in HSL hsl(223, 79%, 13%) and in CMYK 89%, 64%, 0%, 76%.
What colors pair best with #07163d?
Bright, saturated colors like coral or chartreuse work best because they cut through the heavy, dark base of #07163d to prevent the design from feeling flat. Avoid pairing it with other dark, muddy tones that might blur the contrast.
Is #07163d suitable for text-heavy UI backgrounds?
Yes, #07163d is excellent for dark-themed interfaces because it functions as a near-black that is softer and more sophisticated than pure black. Its depth makes white or light-colored typography highly legible while maintaining a professional, somber aesthetic.
Is #07163d readable on white or black?
#07163d has a 17.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.19:1 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.