#16114D Hex Color
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A near-black indigo with heavy violet undertones, #16114d functions as a serious, authoritative base for dark mode interfaces. Because it is so dark and desaturated, it provides a stable, professional backdrop that makes white text highly legible. Avoid pairing this hex code with other dark colors, as it shines best when contrasted against crisp, bright neutrals or sharp, metallic accents.
Questions about #16114d
What is #16114d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16114d is rgb(22, 17, 77), in HSL hsl(245, 64%, 18%) and in CMYK 71%, 78%, 0%, 70%.
What colors pair best with #16114d?
Because #16114d is so dark and desaturated, it performs best when contrasted against crisp, bright neutrals or sharp metallic accents. Avoid using it with other dark shades, as the low contrast can make your text difficult to read or distinguish.
Is #16114d suitable for primary text in dark mode?
#16114d functions effectively as a stable, authoritative background for dark mode interfaces rather than text. When used as a backdrop, it allows white text to pop with high legibility while maintaining a sophisticated and modern aesthetic throughout your application.
Is #16114d readable on white or black?
#16114d has a 17.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.22:1 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.