#161D38 Hex Color
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#161d38 is a dense, inky indigo with a cool, muted character. This dim shade works well as a professional foundation for tech interfaces and dark mode layouts. It offers high legibility for white text at a 16.6:1 contrast ratio, ensuring user accessibility. Pair it with soft cream accents to prevent a stark appearance. The hex code for this moody tone is #161d38.
Questions about #161d38
What is #161d38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #161d38 is rgb(22, 29, 56), in HSL hsl(228, 44%, 15%) and in CMYK 61%, 48%, 0%, 78%.
What color accents pair well with #161d38?
To prevent this dark, moody tone from feeling too heavy or stark, pair it with soft, warm accents like cream or pale beige. These neutral highlights create a balanced, high-end look that softens the cool, dense nature of the indigo base.
Is #161d38 readable on white or black?
#161d38 has a 16.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.