#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
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;
}