#1642A8
A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #1642A8
The hex code #1642A8 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, 66 green, and 168 blue.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 87% cyan, 61% magenta, 0% yellow, and 34% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#1642A8
RGB22, 66, 168
HSL221.9°, 76.8%, 37.3%
CMYK87%, 61%, 0%, 34%
HSV221.9°, 86.9%, 65.9%
LAB31.6, 25.8, -58.7
XYZ9.3, 6.9, 37.9
Decimal1458856
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.83:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.38:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.44:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.02:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #1642A8;
}
.text-color {
color: #1642A8;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #1642A8;
}