#162CD3
A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Mediumblue.
About #162CD3
Visually, #162CD3 is defined as a vivid blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Mediumblue. Its digital footprint relies on 22 parts red, 44 parts green, and 211 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 90% C, 79% M, 0% Y, and 17% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#162CD3
RGB22, 44, 211
HSL233.0°, 81.1%, 45.7%
CMYK90%, 79%, 0%, 17%
HSV233.0°, 89.6%, 82.7%
LAB31.1, 54.7, -84.8
XYZ13.0, 6.7, 62.2
Decimal1453267
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.99:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.34:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.60:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.99:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #162CD3;
}
.text-color {
color: #162CD3;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #162CD3;
}