#165A8A Hex Color
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Not a bright azure and far from navy, #165a8a is a dark, muted blue with a cool, serious edge. Its low saturation keeps it steady under long viewing sessions, which is why it suits finance dashboards, healthcare portals, and government layouts. The hex code #165a8a carries about 7.3:1 contrast with white text, so it clears WCAG AA even behind small body copy. It also looks richer next to burgundy or charcoal than beside warm neutrals, and if you are softening a palette around it, what colors make gray explains how muted tones come together.
Questions about #165a8a
What is #165a8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #165a8a is rgb(22, 90, 138), in HSL hsl(205, 72%, 31%) and in CMYK 84%, 35%, 0%, 46%.
Does #165a8a pass WCAG AA with white text?
Yes. White text on #165a8a reaches roughly 7.3:1 contrast, which clears the 4.5:1 AA threshold for small body text. That makes it safe for UI backgrounds, data tables, and navigation bars.
What colors pair well with #165a8a?
Burgundy gives it the richest pairing, while charcoal and warm gray keep things quieter. Skip camel and beige, since they wash the blue out. For a fuller palette, see what colors make gray.
Is #165a8a readable on white or black?
#165a8a has a 7.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 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.