#163350

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #163350

The hex code #163350 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 22, 51, and 80.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 72% cyan, 36% magenta, 0% yellow, and 69% black. 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. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#163350
RGB22, 51, 80
HSL210.0°, 56.9%, 20.0%
CMYK72%, 36%, 0%, 69%
HSV210.0°, 72.5%, 31.4%
LAB20.5, -0.0, -20.9
XYZ3.0, 3.1, 8.0
Decimal1454928

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

12.94:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.62:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
12.36:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.38:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #163350; }
.text-color { color: #163350; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #163350; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F