#16212F Hex Color
Midnight blue at its most restrained
#16212f is a dark, inky blue that sits close to charcoal. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a reserved, steady feel, which suits finance dashboards, dark mode backgrounds, and security branding. It works best as a dominant base rather than an accent: white text on top hits about 16.2:1 contrast, well past AA. Burgundy or brass tones warm it up nicely.
Questions about #16212f
What is #16212f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16212f is rgb(22, 33, 47), in HSL hsl(214, 36%, 14%) and in CMYK 53%, 30%, 0%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #16212f?
Burgundy and brass bring warmth to #16212f, while soft off-whites keep it clean. It also reads richer with warm greys than with pure white, which can feel stark against it.
Is #16212f readable on white or black?
#16212f has a 16.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.