#16419C Hex Color
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#16419c is a deep navy blue with a cool, muted edge. Low lightness and restrained saturation give it a serious, steady feel that fits finance, law enforcement, and nautical design. Treat it as a dominant base rather than an accent. White text hits about 9.2:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA for body copy. Burgundy accents look richer here than camel or gray. If you need to shift the shade, knowing what colors make blue helps.
Questions about #16419c
What is #16419c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16419c is rgb(22, 65, 156), in HSL hsl(221, 75%, 35%) and in CMYK 86%, 58%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #16419c?
Burgundy, warm ochre, and soft cream flatter #16419c, adding warmth that cool grays lack. Pair it with a link like burgundy for a richer palette, or keep neutrals muted so the navy stays dominant.
Is #16419c readable on white or black?
#16419c has a 9.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.