#161DE9
A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Mediumblue.
About #161DE9
The hex code #161DE9 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(22, 29, 233).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 91% C, 88% M, 0% Y, and 9% K. The HSL representation is 238.0° hue, 82.7% saturation, and 50.0% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#161DE9
RGB22, 29, 233
HSL238.0°, 82.7%, 50.0%
CMYK91%, 88%, 0%, 9%
HSV238.0°, 90.6%, 91.4%
LAB31.7, 67.6, -96.5
XYZ15.5, 6.9, 77.6
Decimal1449449
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.80:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.39:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.41:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.03:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #161DE9;
}
.text-color {
color: #161DE9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #161DE9;
}