#162CE2
A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Mediumblue.
About #162CE2
The hex code #162CE2 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Mediumblue. Its digital footprint relies on 22 parts red, 44 parts green, and 226 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 90% C, 81% M, 0% Y, and 11% K. 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. 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#162CE2
RGB22, 44, 226
HSL233.5°, 82.3%, 48.6%
CMYK90%, 81%, 0%, 11%
HSV233.5°, 90.3%, 88.6%
LAB32.8, 59.4, -90.5
XYZ15.0, 7.5, 72.6
Decimal1453282
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.42:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.49:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.05:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.12:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #162CE2;
}
.text-color {
color: #162CE2;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #162CE2;
}