#165DC7 Hex Color
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#165dc7 is a saturated, medium-dark blue with a cool, clean appearance and strong visual energy. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, technology interfaces, finance, and security branding, especially as a supporting accent against lighter neutrals. White text remains highly legible, with about 6.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #165dc7.
Questions about #165dc7
What is #165dc7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #165dc7 is rgb(22, 93, 199), in HSL hsl(216, 80%, 43%) and in CMYK 89%, 53%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #165dc7?
#165dc7 pairs well with white, pale blue, cool gray, and charcoal, which soften its saturated intensity and keep layouts clear while preserving the blue’s crisp, modern visual feel without distraction. For livelier contrast, use a small orange accent.
Is #165dc7 readable on white or black?
#165dc7 has a 6.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.