#166391 Hex Color
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This muted, dark blue carries a serious and reliable weight. The hex code #166391 works best as a primary background for tech or finance interfaces where professional restraint matters. It feels grounded rather than electric, pairing well with stark white text to ensure readability that exceeds standard accessibility requirements. Use this shade when you need to project stability without relying on overly bright, saturated hues.
Questions about #166391
What is #166391 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #166391 is rgb(22, 99, 145), in HSL hsl(202, 74%, 33%) and in CMYK 85%, 32%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #166391 for a balanced palette?
Pair #166391 with crisp whites or a soft silver to emphasize its professional, tech-focused nature without losing clarity. Because this blue is muted and grounded, it also balances effectively against subtle warm-gray tones if you want to soften the overall technical appearance.
Is #166391 readable on white or black?
#166391 has a 6.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.