#165E93 Hex Color
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#165e93 is a dark, muted blue with cool green undertones and moderate saturation. Its shaded quality gives interfaces and branding a serious, dependable feel, fitting finance, security, government, and technology projects. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone, with white text for small type at about 6.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #165e93.
Questions about #165e93
What is #165e93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #165e93 is rgb(22, 94, 147), in HSL hsl(205, 74%, 33%) and in CMYK 85%, 36%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #165e93?
#165e93 pairs well with white, pale gray, and warm off-white for clean contrast, while muted gold, coral, or terracotta accents add warmth without overpowering its cool, dependable blue character.
Is #165e93 readable on white or black?
#165e93 has a 6.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 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.