#16056B Hex Color
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Not quite navy and not quite violet, #16056b is a dark, muted indigo that reads serious and a little gloomy. That low lightness makes it a solid base for dark mode backgrounds and luxury branding, and white text hits about 16.6:1 contrast on it. Pair it with warm gold or terracotta so it doesn’t turn muddy. The hex code #16056b sits among deeper purple tones.
Questions about #16056b
What is #16056b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16056b is rgb(22, 5, 107), in HSL hsl(250, 91%, 22%) and in CMYK 79%, 95%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #16056b?
Warm metallics like gold and earthy terracotta lift #16056b out of its gloom and keep it from reading flat. Soft lavender or muted mauve work for a calmer, tonal palette.
Is #16056b readable on white or black?
#16056b has a 16.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.