#16338A
A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #16338A
The hex code #16338A represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslateblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 22 red, 51 green, and 138 blue.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 84% C, 63% M, 0% Y, and 46% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#16338A
RGB22, 51, 138
HSL225.0°, 72.5%, 31.4%
CMYK84%, 63%, 0%, 46%
HSV225.0°, 84.1%, 54.1%
LAB24.9, 24.1, -51.3
XYZ6.1, 4.4, 24.6
Decimal1454986
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
11.20:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.87:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
10.71:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.59:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #16338A;
}
.text-color {
color: #16338A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #16338A;
}