#160038 Hex Color
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#160038 is a near-black purple with a cool, violet undertone and a low, sooty saturation. It reads somber and serious, which suits moody brand palettes, dark mode interfaces, and luxury layouts. White text against this hex code clears contrast checks at roughly 19:1, so it holds small type without strain. Pair it with muted mauve or a dusty plum accent to keep large surfaces from going flat.
Questions about #160038
What is #160038 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #160038 is rgb(22, 0, 56), in HSL hsl(264, 100%, 11%) and in CMYK 61%, 100%, 0%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #160038?
Muted mauve, dusty plum, and warm gray all flatter #160038 without stealing its depth. For sharper contrast, try a pale cream or soft gold accent against small areas of it.
Is #160038 a warm or cool color?
It reads cool. The violet base sits on the cold side of purple, and its very low lightness pushes it further toward a somber, dim feel rather than a warm one.
Is #160038 readable on white or black?
#160038 has a 19.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.09:1 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.