#165AD0 Color Information

Hex color code: #165AD0

The hex color #165AD0 is a vivid blue with RGB values of (22, 90, 208) and HSL of (218°, 81%, 45%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameRoyal Blue
HEX
#165AD0
RGB
22, 90, 208
HSL
218°, 81%, 45%
CMYK
89%, 57%, 0%, 18%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #165AD0;
background-color: #165AD0;
border-color: #165AD0;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #165AD0;
border: 2px solid #165AD0;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#165AD0]
text-[#165AD0]
border-[#165AD0]
shadow-[0_0_10px_165AD0]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #165AD0, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #165AD0; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #165AD0; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #165AD0; background-color: #165AD015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #165AD020; border-left: 4px solid #165AD0; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #165AD0; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #165AD0 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

22, 90, 208

Red: 22 / Green: 90 / Blue: 208

HSL

218°, 81%, 45%

Hue: 218° / Saturation: 81% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

89%, 57%, 0%, 18%

Cyan: 89% / Magenta: 57% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 18%

What color is #165AD0?

#165AD0 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #165AD0 to RGB:

rgb(22, 90, 208)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #165AD0 to HSL:

hsl(218, 81%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #165AD0 to CMYK:

cmyk(89%, 57%, 0%, 18%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#165AD0 is a striking blue color with RGB values of 22, 90, 208 and HSL of 218°, 81%, 45%. This highly saturated hue evokes energy and excitement, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #165AD0 is #D08C16, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #16B7D0.

Use #165AD0 in CSS: color: #165AD0 or background-color: #165AD0. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #165AD0

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.41:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #165AD0?

#165AD0 is a striking blue color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #165AD0?

#165AD0 in RGB is (22, 90, 208) - 22 red, 90 green, and 208 blue.

How to use #165AD0 in CSS?

Use #165AD0 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #165AD0?

#D08C16 (complementary), #16B7D0 (analogous), and #0F3C8A (lighter shade) work well with #165AD0.