#162747 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted navy carries a serious and understated tone. Because it is highly unsaturated and dark, #162747 functions best as a stable, grounding background for tech or corporate UI designs. It maintains excellent readability with white text, providing high contrast for clean typography. Avoid using it as a primary accent against lighter grays, as it can appear muddy and washed out.
Questions about #162747
What is #162747 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #162747 is rgb(22, 39, 71), in HSL hsl(219, 53%, 18%) and in CMYK 69%, 45%, 0%, 72%.
Where should I use #162747 in my interface design?
#162747 works best as a primary background color for corporate or tech dashboards where you need a stable, professional foundation. Because it is highly unsaturated, it anchors the page effectively and provides excellent legibility when paired with clean, white typography.
What colors pair well with #162747?
This deep navy pairs best with crisp, off-white tones or very pale, cool-toned grays to maintain contrast without creating a muddy look. You can also successfully introduce a muted gold or soft metallic accent to add warmth to this otherwise serious and cool palette.
Is #162747 readable on white or black?
#162747 has a 14.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.41:1 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.