#16467C Hex Color
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#16467c is a dark, muted blue with cool undertones and low visual brightness, giving designs a serious, stable, slightly moody feel. Use this hex code as a dominant background for finance, technology, government, or corporate interfaces. White text reaches about 9.5:1 contrast on it, while burgundy or warm gray adds restrained depth.
Questions about #16467c
What is #16467c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #16467c is rgb(22, 70, 124), in HSL hsl(212, 70%, 29%) and in CMYK 82%, 44%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #16467c?
#16467c pairs well with white for crisp contrast, warm gray for restrained balance, and burgundy for deeper warmth. These combinations suit professional interfaces, editorial layouts, and brand systems that need stability without starkness.
Is #16467c a warm or cool color?
#16467c reads as a cool blue because its blue channel is dominant and the shade has muted, low-brightness character. That coolness supports dependable, serious visual language, though warm neutrals can soften it in supporting elements.
Is #16467c readable on white or black?
#16467c has a 9.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.20:1 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.