#162C49
A very dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #162C49
The hex code #162C49 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Darkslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(22, 44, 73).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 70% cyan and 40% magenta inks. With a hue angle of 214.1 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#162C49
RGB22, 44, 73
HSL214.1°, 53.7%, 18.6%
CMYK70%, 40%, 0%, 71%
HSV214.1°, 69.9%, 28.6%
LAB17.7, 2.1, -20.6
XYZ2.4, 2.5, 6.6
Decimal1453129
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
14.09:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.49:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
13.47:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.27:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #162C49;
}
.text-color {
color: #162C49;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #162C49;
}