#164C3B Hex Color
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#164c3b is a dark, muted teal with cool green undertones and low lightness. Its shadowed, slightly ashy character suggests seriousness and depth while keeping a calm, balanced feel. Use this hex code as a dominant background for moody interfaces, wellness branding, or hospitality design. White text reads clearly on it, supporting accessible small body copy.
Questions about #164c3b
What is #164c3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #164c3b is rgb(22, 76, 59), in HSL hsl(161, 55%, 19%) and in CMYK 71%, 0%, 22%, 70%.
Which colors pair well with #164c3b?
Pair #164c3b with warm terracotta, pale sand, or soft neutral tones to offset its dark, cool green base; restrained coral accents can add focus without making the palette feel loud, especially in buttons or key highlights.
Does #164c3b read warm or cool?
#164c3b reads cool because its dark teal base leans toward blue-green rather than yellow-green, while its low lightness makes the shade feel more restrained and shadowed than fresh or bright. Warm neutrals soften that effect.
Is #164c3b readable on white or black?
#164c3b has a 9.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.