#164963 Hex Color
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#164963 is a dark, muted blue with a cool, gray-green undertone. Its low saturation gives interfaces a steady, serious feel suited to finance, security, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone with burgundy or warm gray accents. White text remains highly legible, making this hex code practical for accessible dark-mode layouts.
Questions about #164963
What is #164963 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #164963 is rgb(22, 73, 99), in HSL hsl(200, 64%, 24%) and in CMYK 78%, 26%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #164963?
#164963 pairs well with burgundy, warm gray, and soft neutrals because their warmer tones balance its cool, muted blue character while preserving a calm, professional feel in interfaces and branding. White supports crisp contrast, while terracotta can add warmth to restrained layouts.
Does #164963 look warm or cool?
#164963 reads as a cool color because its dark blue base carries a subtle gray-green undertone, giving it a calm, reserved presence rather than the energy or warmth associated with yellow- or red-leaning blues. Its low saturation keeps the effect understated.
Is #164963 readable on white or black?
#164963 has a 9.68:1 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.