#162C92

A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Midnightblue.

About #162C92

The precise color #162C92 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Midnightblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(22, 44, 146).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 85% cyan and 70% magenta inks. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#162C92
RGB22, 44, 146
HSL229.4°, 73.8%, 32.9%
CMYK85%, 70%, 0%, 43%
HSV229.4°, 84.9%, 57.3%
LAB23.8, 32.0, -58.0
XYZ6.4, 4.0, 27.6
Decimal1453202

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

11.61:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.81:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.09:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.54:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #162C92; }
.text-color { color: #162C92; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #162C92; }

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