#162D78 Hex Color
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This intense, desaturated blue carries a serious, professional weight. Because it is quite dark, #162d78 works best as a primary background or a grounding anchor for corporate branding. It offers high contrast for white text, making it a functional choice for clean, readable UI. Pair it with soft, warm metallics like brushed copper to cut through the clinical, cold feeling of this deep navy.
Questions about #162d78
What is #162d78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #162d78 is rgb(22, 45, 120), in HSL hsl(226, 69%, 28%) and in CMYK 82%, 62%, 0%, 53%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #162d78 for a corporate palette?
This deep blue serves as a grounding anchor, so it works exceptionally well when paired with warm metallics like brushed copper or soft cream tones. These warmer hues cut through the clinical, cold nature of the dark navy and create a more balanced contrast.
Is #162d78 suitable for website text backgrounds?
Yes, #162d78 is an excellent choice for backgrounds because it offers high contrast when paired with pure white or off-white typography. Its desaturated, dark nature keeps the UI clean and readable while maintaining a professional, serious tone for the overall interface.
Is #162d78 readable on white or black?
#162d78 has a 12.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.68:1 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.