#160042

A very dark, vivid purple closely aligning with Midnightblue.

About #160042

The hex code #160042 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Its closest recognized web color is Midnightblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 22 red, 0 green, and 66 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 67% cyan, 100% magenta, 0% yellow, and 74% black. With a hue angle of 260.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#160042
RGB22, 0, 66
HSL260.0°, 100.0%, 12.9%
CMYK67%, 100%, 0%, 74%
HSV260.0°, 100.0%, 25.9%
LAB5.1, 29.1, -36.2
XYZ1.3, 0.6, 5.2
Decimal1441858

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

18.87:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.11:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
18.04:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.06:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #160042; }
.text-color { color: #160042; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #160042; }

Similar Colors

Midnightblue
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