#160F85 Hex Color
Deep blue with quiet authority
#160f85 is a dark, saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its strong depth suggests authority, security, and seriousness, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about a 14.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #160f85.
Questions about #160f85
What is #160f85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #160f85 is rgb(22, 15, 133), in HSL hsl(244, 80%, 29%) and in CMYK 83%, 89%, 0%, 48%.
Does #160f85 feel warm or cool?
#160f85 reads as a cool, dark blue because its strong blue base leans slightly toward violet, producing a crisp, reserved appearance rather than a warm, earthy, or sunlit one in most palettes.
What colors pair well with #160f85?
#160f85 pairs well with white, soft gray, pale blue, and muted lavender, which reduce its intensity while keeping the palette polished; beige or peach can add warmth when the overall design feels too formal.
Is #160f85 readable on white or black?
#160f85 has a 14.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.