#162C50
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #162C50
The hex code #162C50 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. 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 80.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 72% Cyan, 45% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 69% Black. With a hue angle of 217.2 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.