#16339B Hex Color
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#16339b is a dark, cool blue with strong saturation and a slightly violet cast. Its low lightness gives interfaces and branding a serious, controlled feel, while the vivid chroma prevents it from looking dull. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 10.6:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for richer formal designs. The hex code is #16339b.
Questions about #16339b
What is #16339b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16339b is rgb(22, 51, 155), in HSL hsl(227, 75%, 35%) and in CMYK 86%, 67%, 0%, 39%.
Which colors pair well with #16339b in a formal palette?
#16339b pairs well with burgundy, warm gray, and muted cream because those tones soften its saturated blue without weakening its authority. Use burgundy for small accents and warm gray or cream for supporting surfaces in a formal palette.
Is #16339b readable on white or black?
#16339b has a 10.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.98:1 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.