#162457
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #162457
The hex code #162457 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(22, 36, 87).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 75% C, 59% M, 0% Y, and 66% K. The HSL representation is 227.1° hue, 59.6% saturation, and 21.4% lightness.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. 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#162457
RGB22, 36, 87
HSL227.1°, 59.6%, 21.4%
CMYK75%, 59%, 0%, 66%
HSV227.1°, 74.7%, 34.1%
LAB16.1, 13.8, -32.7
XYZ2.7, 2.1, 9.3
Decimal1451095
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
14.75:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.42:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
14.09:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.21:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #162457;
}
.text-color {
color: #162457;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #162457;
}