#161D2C

A very dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Black.

About #161D2C

The precise color #161D2C is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Black. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 22, 29, and 44.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 50% Cyan, 34% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 83% Black. With a hue angle of 220.9 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#161D2C
RGB22, 29, 44
HSL220.9°, 33.3%, 12.9%
CMYK50%, 34%, 0%, 83%
HSV220.9°, 50.0%, 17.3%
LAB10.8, 1.8, -11.1
XYZ1.2, 1.2, 2.6
Decimal1449260

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

16.85:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.25:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
16.11:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.06:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #161D2C; }
.text-color { color: #161D2C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #161D2C; }

Similar Colors

Black
#000000