#162C8A
A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Midnightblue.
About #162C8A
The hex code #162C8A represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Midnightblue. Its digital footprint relies on 22 parts red, 44 parts green, and 138 parts blue light.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 84% C, 68% M, 0% Y, and 46% K. With a hue angle of 228.6 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue 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#162C8A
RGB22, 44, 138
HSL228.6°, 72.5%, 31.4%
CMYK84%, 68%, 0%, 46%
HSV228.6°, 84.1%, 54.1%
LAB23.0, 28.9, -54.3
XYZ5.8, 3.8, 24.5
Decimal1453194
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
11.92:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.76:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.40:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.50:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #162C8A;
}
.text-color {
color: #162C8A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #162C8A;
}