#163B47 Hex Color
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A dark, muted cyan, #163b47 carries a heavy, serious mood. Because it is highly unsaturated, this shade acts as an effective alternative to black in dark-mode UI designs, offering more depth than a standard neutral gray. Pair it with soft cream or muted peach to balance its dusty, dim quality. White text provides excellent readability against the hex code #163b47, making it a reliable choice for blocks of content.
Questions about #163b47
What is #163b47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #163b47 is rgb(22, 59, 71), in HSL hsl(195, 53%, 18%) and in CMYK 69%, 17%, 0%, 72%.
Where should I use #163b47 in web design?
#163b47 works best as a background color for dark-mode interfaces where you need depth without the harshness of pure black. It provides a professional, stable foundation that makes white text easy to read and keeps eye strain to a minimum.
What colors pair well with #163b47?
Is #163b47 readable on white or black?
#163b47 has a 11.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.