Information about #165F5F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #165F5F is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(22, 95, 95) (8.6% red, 37.3% green, 37.3% blue), or CMYK 29 / 0 / 0 / 63 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #165F5F reads as a energetic, saturated cyan and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Caesar (#1B6767). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Green Blue (#1F6357) and Retro (#1B5256).

In RGB terms — rgb(22, 95, 95) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #165F5F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:63) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #165F5F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#165F5F color variations

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#165F5F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #165F5F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Caesar color link
Caesar

#1B6767

Retro color link
Retro

#1B5256

Globe color link
Globe

#256761

Robin Hood color link
Robin Hood

#167057

Eden color link
Eden

#266255

Guru color link
Guru

#154C65

Blue Stone color link
Blue Stone

#016162

Beatnik color link
Beatnik

#1F4F54

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#165F5F
  • RGB22, 95, 95
  • CMYK29, 0, 0, 63
  • HSL180°, 62%, 23%
  • HSL Precise180°, 62.393%, 22.941%
  • HSV180°, 77%, 37%
  • HSB180°, 77%, 37%
  • HEX ID165F5F
  • DECIMAL ID1466207
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB8.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB37.3%
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