#16408D Hex Color
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This deep, saturated blue provides a solid foundation for corporate and professional projects. Because #16408d is dark and heavy, it functions best as a background color or dominant brand element rather than an accent. It maintains excellent contrast with white text, which helps keep interfaces readable. The hex code for this serious, authoritative shade is #16408d.
Questions about #16408d
What is #16408d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16408d is rgb(22, 64, 141), in HSL hsl(219, 73%, 32%) and in CMYK 84%, 55%, 0%, 45%.
Is #16408d suitable for large blocks of text?
#16408d is excellent as a background color, but it is likely too dark for body text unless paired with high-contrast white or light cream. Using it for text requires a very bright background to maintain legibility.
What colors pair well with #16408d?
Because #16408d is a bold, primary-leaning blue, it pairs well with cream for a sophisticated look or orange to create a high-impact complementary contrast. Use it as a solid foundation and let lighter neutrals balance the intensity.
Is #16408d readable on white or black?
#16408d has a 9.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.