#165475 Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated blue reads as serious and grounded, perfect for professional interfaces like finance or legal tech. Because of its muted depth, #165475 works best as a primary background rather than an accent. It provides strong accessibility, allowing white text to pop against its moody surface. The hex code for this cool tone is #165475.
Questions about #165475
What is #165475 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #165475 is rgb(22, 84, 117), in HSL hsl(201, 68%, 27%) and in CMYK 81%, 28%, 0%, 54%.
How does #165475 perform in professional UI design?
#165475 serves as an excellent primary background color for finance or legal platforms because its dark, unsaturated nature reduces eye strain. It provides high contrast for white text, ensuring that critical data remains legible even on smaller screen sizes.
Which accent colors pair best with #165475?
This deep blue balances well with creams or light soft grays to maintain a modern, professional look. Avoid high-saturation neons, which can clash with the moody, subdued tone of #165475 and undermine its serious character.
Is #165475 readable on white or black?
#165475 has a 8.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.