#162492
A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Midnightblue.
About #162492
The hex code #162492 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 146 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 85% C, 75% M, 0% Y, and 43% K. With a hue angle of 233.2 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
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#162492
RGB22, 36, 146
HSL233.2°, 73.8%, 32.9%
CMYK85%, 75%, 0%, 43%
HSV233.2°, 84.9%, 57.3%
LAB22.0, 37.1, -61.0
XYZ6.2, 3.5, 27.5
Decimal1451154
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
12.34:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.70:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.80:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.45:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #162492;
}
.text-color {
color: #162492;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #162492;
}