#001642

A very dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Midnightblue.

About #001642

The hex code #001642 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Midnightblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 0, 22, and 66.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 100% cyan, 67% magenta, 0% yellow, and 74% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#001642
RGB0, 22, 66
HSL220.0°, 100.0%, 12.9%
CMYK100%, 67%, 0%, 74%
HSV220.0°, 100.0%, 25.9%
LAB8.7, 12.1, -30.3
XYZ1.3, 1.0, 5.3
Decimal5698

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

17.60:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.19:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
16.82:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.01:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #001642; }
.text-color { color: #001642; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #001642; }

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