#165A87 Hex Color
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#165a87 is a dark, muted blue with a cool, slightly gray undertone. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, dependable feel, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and security designs. Use the hex code as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 7.4:1 contrast, or pair it with rust and pale gray for sharper accents.
Questions about #165a87
What is #165a87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #165a87 is rgb(22, 90, 135), in HSL hsl(204, 72%, 31%) and in CMYK 84%, 33%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #165a87?
#165a87 pairs well with pale gray, white, and rust accents, balancing its cool, muted blue base with lighter neutrals and a warmer counterpoint while keeping layouts calm, legible, and visually grounded.
Where does #165a87 work best?
#165a87 conveys calm authority through its dark value, cool hue, and low saturation, making it a strong choice for finance, technology, government, and security interfaces that need a serious, dependable tone rather than a bright or playful one.
Is #165a87 readable on white or black?
#165a87 has a 7.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 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.