#164562 Hex Color
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A muted, dark blue with ashy undertones, #164562 feels professional and grounded. Designers often use this shade for corporate or security interfaces to establish stability. It offers strong accessibility, with white text reading at a clear 10.2:1 ratio. The hex code is #164562. Use this color as a primary background instead of an accent to allow its cool, dusty personality to define your design.
Questions about #164562
What is #164562 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #164562 is rgb(22, 69, 98), in HSL hsl(203, 63%, 24%) and in CMYK 78%, 30%, 0%, 62%.
What design scenarios work best with #164562?
#164562 serves as a highly effective, stable background for enterprise software or security-focused dashboard interfaces where readability is the primary goal. Its low-saturation, ashy tone reduces eye fatigue during extended screen use, allowing white text to pop with superior contrast.
Is #164562 readable on white or black?
#164562 has a 10.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.