#16426D
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #16426D
When working with digital screens, the color #16426D is rendered by mixing light. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 22 parts red, 66 parts green, and 109 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 80% cyan, 39% magenta, 0% yellow, and 57% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a dark 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#16426D
RGB22, 66, 109
HSL209.7°, 66.4%, 25.7%
CMYK80%, 39%, 0%, 57%
HSV209.7°, 79.8%, 42.7%
LAB27.2, 1.6, -29.2
XYZ5.0, 5.2, 15.2
Decimal1458797
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
10.32:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.03:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.87:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.73:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #16426D;
}
.text-color {
color: #16426D;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #16426D;
}