#166F92 Hex Color
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Far from a bright sky blue, #166f92 is a muted, medium-dark blue with a faint green undertone. Its low saturation reads steady and dependable, which suits finance, healthcare, and government branding. White text hits about 5.6:1 contrast against this hex code, clearing AA for body text, so treat it as a UI base or dominant shade rather than a small accent.
Questions about #166f92
What is #166f92 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #166f92 is rgb(22, 111, 146), in HSL hsl(197, 74%, 33%) and in CMYK 85%, 24%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #166f92?
Warm accents like terracotta and mustard stand out against #166f92 without clashing, while cream and charcoal keep a palette restrained. Its muted saturation favors softer pairings over loud neons.
Is #166f92 readable on white or black?
#166f92 has a 5.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.72:1 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.