#164C4B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #164c4b is a cool cyan with a green-gray undertone and low lightness. Its gloomy depth suggests seriousness and mystery while retaining a clean, refreshing edge. Use this hex code for moody backgrounds, dark interfaces, or a strong supporting tone beside warm terracotta. White text reaches about 9.7:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body copy.
Questions about #164c4b
What is #164c4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #164c4b is rgb(22, 76, 75), in HSL hsl(179, 55%, 19%) and in CMYK 71%, 0%, 1%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #164c4b?
The dark, muted cyan of #164c4b pairs well with warm terracotta or dusty peach, adding contrast without making the palette feel harsh. Use one warm accent sparingly when #164c4b acts as the dominant background.
Is #164c4b readable on white or black?
#164c4b has a 9.67:1 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.