#161073 Hex Color
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This deep, saturated indigo feels authoritative and moody without reading as purely black. As a grounding base, #161073 provides a professional structure for corporate or nautical palettes. Because it is so dark, avoid using it for small body text; instead, use it for backgrounds where white or light yellow accents can provide necessary contrast. The hex code for this cool, stable shade is #161073.
Questions about #161073
What is #161073 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #161073 is rgb(22, 16, 115), in HSL hsl(244, 76%, 26%) and in CMYK 81%, 86%, 0%, 55%.
How can I effectively use #161073 in interface design?
#161073 functions best as a sophisticated background color or a primary brand anchor rather than for body text. Because it is so dark, pair it with crisp white or pale yellow accents to ensure high readability and contrast in your layout.
Does #161073 pair well with other colors?
This deep indigo works beautifully when balanced by lighter neutrals or metallic accents. It creates a refined aesthetic when paired with gold for a luxury feel, or it provides a professional, stable contrast when placed next to soft grey elements.
Is #161073 readable on white or black?
#161073 has a 15.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.