#162E2E Hex Color
A deep, muted cyan with dusty undertones
#162e2e is a heavily desaturated, near-black cyan with dusty, ash-like undertones. This muted tone lacks the energy of brighter cyans, making it an excellent base for dark-mode UI designs that require serious, grounding energy. White text reads perfectly against this dark background, though the shade can appear muddy if paired with other dark, low-contrast colors. The hex code for this shade is #162e2e.
Questions about #162e2e
What is #162e2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #162e2e is rgb(22, 46, 46), in HSL hsl(180, 35%, 13%) and in CMYK 52%, 0%, 0%, 82%.
What color palettes work best with #162e2e?
To maintain readability, pair #162e2e with soft, off-white neutrals or a sharp, clean white to prevent the design from appearing muddy. For accent colors, muted terracotta or soft, desaturated golds provide enough contrast to stand out against this heavy, near-black cyan background.
Is #162e2e suitable for large text backgrounds?
Yes, #162e2e functions effectively as a neutral dark base for UI design, especially when paired with high-contrast, light-colored typography. Its dusty, ash-like quality reduces the visual harshness typically found in pure black, making it a more comfortable choice for long-form reading interfaces.
Is #162e2e readable on white or black?
#162e2e has a 14.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.