#162449
A very dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #162449
The hex code #162449 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslateblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 22 red, 36 green, and 73 blue.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 70% cyan, 51% magenta, 0% yellow, and 71% black. With a hue angle of 223.5 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a very dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#162449
RGB22, 36, 73
HSL223.5°, 53.7%, 18.6%
CMYK70%, 51%, 0%, 71%
HSV223.5°, 69.9%, 28.6%
LAB15.0, 8.0, -24.9
XYZ2.2, 1.9, 6.6
Decimal1451081
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
15.19:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.38:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
14.52:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.18:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #162449;
}
.text-color {
color: #162449;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #162449;
}