#16008A
A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkblue.
About #16008A
Visually, #16008A is defined as a vivid blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(22, 0, 138).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 84% C, 100% M, 0% Y, and 46% K. The HSL representation is 249.6° hue, 100.0% saturation, and 27.1% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#16008A
RGB22, 0, 138
HSL249.6°, 100.0%, 27.1%
CMYK84%, 100%, 0%, 46%
HSV249.6°, 100.0%, 54.1%
LAB15.5, 50.5, -66.8
XYZ4.9, 2.0, 24.2
Decimal1441930
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
14.99:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.40:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
14.33:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.19:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #16008A;
}
.text-color {
color: #16008A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #16008A;
}