#162442

A very dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Black.

About #162442

The precise color #162442 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Black. Its digital footprint relies on 22 parts red, 36 parts green, and 66 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 67% Cyan, 45% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 74% Black. With a hue angle of 220.9 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#162442
RGB22, 36, 66
HSL220.9°, 50.0%, 17.3%
CMYK67%, 45%, 0%, 74%
HSV220.9°, 66.7%, 25.9%
LAB14.5, 5.1, -20.8
XYZ1.9, 1.8, 5.4
Decimal1451074

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

15.38:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.37:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
14.70:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.16:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #162442; }
.text-color { color: #162442; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #162442; }

Similar Colors

Black
#000000