#162C16

A very dark, moderate green closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #162C16

The hex code #162C16 represents a beautifully specific shade of green. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 22, 44, and 22.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 50% cyan, 0% magenta, 50% yellow, and 83% black. With a hue angle of 120.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the green spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#162C16
RGB22, 44, 22
HSL120.0°, 33.3%, 12.9%
CMYK50%, 0%, 50%, 83%
HSV120.0°, 50.0%, 17.3%
LAB15.6, -14.5, 11.6
XYZ1.4, 2.0, 1.1
Decimal1453078

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

14.94:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.41:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
14.28:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.20:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #162C16; }
.text-color { color: #162C16; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #162C16; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F