#165A88 Hex Color
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#165a88 is a desaturated, grounded blue suitable for professional finance or tech interfaces. Its somber tone provides a stable backdrop for UI elements. The hex code #165a88 offers a 7.4:1 contrast ratio against white text, ensuring excellent readability. If you are interested in mixing gray, this color illustrates how desaturation adds gravity to a palette.
Questions about #165a88
What is #165a88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #165a88 is rgb(22, 90, 136), in HSL hsl(204, 72%, 31%) and in CMYK 84%, 34%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
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Is #165a88 readable on white or black?
#165a88 has a 7.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.