#163334 Hex Color
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This dark, muted cyan carries a heavy, almost industrial atmosphere. Its low luminosity creates a serious, shadowy foundation that works well for moody UI backgrounds or dark mode interfaces. Because the hex code #163334 offers high contrast with white text, it remains readable even at small sizes. Pair it with soft cream or muted terracotta to cut through its dusty, greyish undertone.
Questions about #163334
What is #163334 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #163334 is rgb(22, 51, 52), in HSL hsl(182, 41%, 15%) and in CMYK 58%, 2%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #163334?
This deep, industrial cyan benefits from balancing its cool, heavy undertones with warmer, lighter neutrals to keep layouts from feeling too claustrophobic. Try pairing #163334 with soft cream or muted terracotta to create an immediate, grounded contrast that feels sophisticated and intentional.
Is #163334 suitable for text in dark mode?
#163334 provides a strong, stable foundation for UI, but it is too dark to use as a primary text color against black or near-black backgrounds. Reserve this hue for structural elements, cards, or expansive backgrounds, ensuring you use a much lighter tone for readability.
Is #163334 readable on white or black?
#163334 has a 13.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.