#162B47 Hex Color
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#162b47 is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and a cool, shadowed appearance. Its low saturation creates a serious, dependable mood suited to finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background or dark-mode surface, then add burgundy or pale blue accents. White text has strong contrast on this color. The hex code is #162b47.
Questions about #162b47
What is #162b47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #162b47 is rgb(22, 43, 71), in HSL hsl(214, 53%, 18%) and in CMYK 69%, 39%, 0%, 72%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #162b47?
#162b47 pairs well with pale blue, burgundy, muted gold, and soft neutrals, adding contrast without weakening its dependable, cool mood; lighter accents suit buttons and links, while burgundy works best for selective emphasis.
Is #162b47 a warm or cool color?
#162b47 reads as a cool blue because its dark base and gray undertones suppress warmth, giving it a shadowed, restrained appearance with a low-saturation finish that keeps the color calm rather than vivid. It feels formal and dependable rather than energetic.
Is #162b47 readable on white or black?
#162b47 has a 14.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.