HEX Color #16247C (Midnightblue)

About #16247C

The hex code #16247C represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Midnightblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(22, 36, 124).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 82% cyan, 71% magenta, 0% yellow, and 51% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#16247C

RGB22, 36, 124

HSL231.8°, 69.9%, 28.6%

CMYK82%, 71%, 0%, 51%

HSV231.8°, 82.3%, 48.6%

LAB19.6, 28.8, -51.2

XYZ4.6, 2.9, 19.4

Decimal1451132

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#16247C #7C6D15

Analogous

#15567C #3B157C

Triadic

#7C1524 #247C15

Tetradic

#7C1556 #7C6D15 #157C3B

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

#16247C

#2F3C8A

#495499

#636DA7

#7D85B6

#979DC4

#B1B6D3

#CBCEE1

#E5E6F0

#FFFFFF

Shades (Adding Black)

#16247C

#13206E

#111C60

#0E1852

#0C1444

#091037

#070C29

#04081B

#02040D

#000000

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

13.31:1

Text on #FFFFFF

AAA

1.58:1

Text on #000000

FAIL

12.72:1

Text on #F8FAFC

AAA

1.34:1

Text on #0F172A

FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #16247C; }

.text-color { color: #16247C; }

.border-color { border: 2px solid #16247C; }

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