#164A73 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated blue provides a serious and stable foundation for professional branding. Because #164a73 is quite muted, it avoids appearing overly bright on screen, making it an excellent choice for corporate UI backgrounds or large UI containers. White text stands out sharply against this shade, ensuring high readability for users. Pair it with soft cream accents to create a modern, high-contrast look that feels grounded and reliable.
Questions about #164a73
What is #164a73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #164a73 is rgb(22, 74, 115), in HSL hsl(206, 68%, 27%) and in CMYK 81%, 36%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with the deep blue of #164a73?
#164a73 works exceptionally well when balanced by warm, lighter neutrals like cream or soft beige, which prevent the deep blue from feeling too cold. For active elements, try muted gold or soft sage accents to maintain a sophisticated, corporate aesthetic.
Is #164a73 readable on white or black?
#164a73 has a 9.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.