#16152D Hex Color
An inky near-black with moody depth
This inky, near-black indigo is exceptionally dark and desaturated. Because #16152d carries such a heavy presence, it functions best as a dominant base for dark mode interfaces rather than an accent. It offers high contrast for white text, making it a functional choice for clean, readable screens. The hex code for this moody, serious shade is #16152d.
Questions about #16152d
What is #16152d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16152d is rgb(22, 21, 45), in HSL hsl(243, 36%, 13%) and in CMYK 51%, 53%, 0%, 82%.
How should I use #16152d in web design?
#16152d works best as a primary background color for modern dark mode layouts because it mimics the visual weight of black while appearing softer and more nuanced. It provides excellent readability for white or light-toned typography on any screen interface.
What colors pair well with #16152d?
Is #16152d readable on white or black?
#16152d has a 17.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.