#164674 Hex Color
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This desaturated, dark blue carries a serious, professional weight ideal for finance or corporate branding. Because #164674 is quite dim, it functions best as a solid background color rather than fine detail work. White text stands out against it with excellent contrast, creating a clean, legible look. The hex code for this stable, moody shade is #164674.
Questions about #164674
What is #164674 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #164674 is rgb(22, 70, 116), in HSL hsl(209, 68%, 27%) and in CMYK 81%, 40%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #164674?
#164674 works best when balanced against neutral, lighter tones like soft grays or off-whites. It creates a striking professional contrast when paired with a crisp cream or a muted silver, keeping the overall design clean and readable.
Is #164674 suitable for text on a website?
This deep blue is excellent for text, but it performs best on light backgrounds to maintain legibility. Because #164674 is a dark, desaturated shade, white or very light neutral backgrounds ensure it meets modern web accessibility standards for high contrast.
Is #164674 readable on white or black?
#164674 has a 9.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.