#163252 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated navy feels grounded and professional. Because #163252 is quite dim, it serves as a strong, stable background for UI interfaces in finance or tech. It offers excellent contrast for white text, ensuring high legibility for body copy. Pair it with soft, warm grays to prevent the color from feeling too cold or gloomy in your overall palette.
Questions about #163252
What is #163252 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #163252 is rgb(22, 50, 82), in HSL hsl(212, 58%, 20%) and in CMYK 73%, 39%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with 163252 for a balanced palette?
Pair 163252 with soft, warm grays or muted off-white tones to prevent the overall design from appearing too cold or gloomy. Incorporating a subtle gold or warm beige can also add necessary contrast without disrupting the professional aesthetic.
Is 163252 a good choice for text backgrounds in UI design?
Yes, 163252 functions excellently as a background color because it provides high contrast for white or light-colored text, ensuring readability. It maintains a stable, serious feel that is ideal for data-heavy applications or corporate branding where clarity is the priority.
Is #163252 readable on white or black?
#163252 has a 13.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.