#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

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

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; }

Similar Colors

Darkblue
#00008B