#16246D
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Midnightblue.
About #16246D
The hex code #16246D represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Midnightblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 22 red, 36 green, and 109 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 80% C, 67% M, 0% Y, and 57% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#16246D
RGB22, 36, 109
HSL230.3°, 66.4%, 25.7%
CMYK80%, 67%, 0%, 57%
HSV230.3°, 79.8%, 42.7%
LAB18.1, 22.9, -44.0
XYZ3.7, 2.5, 14.8
Decimal1451117
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
13.93:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.51:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
13.32:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.28:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #16246D;
}
.text-color {
color: #16246D;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #16246D;
}