#161666
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Midnightblue.
About #161666
At its core, #161666 is a dark and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Midnightblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 22, 22, and 102.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). The color uses 78% Cyan, 78% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 60% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#161666
RGB22, 22, 102
HSL240.0°, 64.5%, 24.3%
CMYK78%, 78%, 0%, 60%
HSV240.0°, 78.4%, 40.0%
LAB13.8, 29.6, -46.4
XYZ3.0, 1.7, 12.7
Decimal1447526
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
15.66:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.34:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
14.97:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.14:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #161666;
}
.text-color {
color: #161666;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #161666;
}