#161D49
A very dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #161D49
The hex code #161D49 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkslateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 22, 29, and 73.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 70% cyan and 60% magenta inks. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a very dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.