#160B87 Hex Color
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Dark and highly saturated, #160b87 is a cool blue with strong violet undertones. Its low lightness gives interfaces and branding a serious, controlled feel, while vivid chroma prevents a gray or muddy appearance. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background with white text for about a 14.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #160b87.
Questions about #160b87
What is #160b87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #160b87 is rgb(22, 11, 135), in HSL hsl(245, 85%, 29%) and in CMYK 84%, 92%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #160b87 in a palette?
#160b87 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, pale blue for a cool monochromatic look, and warm gold or terracotta accents that soften its deep violet-blue intensity in interfaces and brand palettes.
Is #160b87 readable on white or black?
#160b87 has a 14.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.