#16293B Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #16293b is a blue shade with cool gray undertones and a dusty cast. Its low lightness creates a serious, secure mood suited to finance, technology, government, and dark-mode interfaces. Use the hex code #16293b as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 14.8:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for warmth.
Questions about #16293b
What is #16293b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16293b is rgb(22, 41, 59), in HSL hsl(209, 46%, 16%) and in CMYK 63%, 31%, 0%, 77%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #16293b?
#16293b pairs well with white for crisp contrast, burgundy for warmth, and pale blue-gray or muted neutrals for a restrained palette; restrained gold or copper accents can add energy without overpowering its dark, dusty character.
What mood does #16293b create, and where can it be used?
#16293b reads as cool, serious, and secure because its blue base is heavily muted with gray, while its low lightness gives the shade a calm, grounded presence in layouts and interfaces. It works well for finance, technology, government, and dark-mode designs.
Is #16293b readable on white or black?
#16293b has a 14.84:1 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.