#1642B6
A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Slateblue.
About #1642B6
The hex code #1642B6 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Slateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(22, 66, 182).
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 88% C, 64% M, 0% Y, and 29% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#1642B6
RGB22, 66, 182
HSL223.5°, 78.4%, 40.0%
CMYK88%, 64%, 0%, 29%
HSV223.5°, 87.9%, 71.4%
LAB32.8, 31.3, -65.0
XYZ10.7, 7.4, 45.1
Decimal1458870
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.44:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.49:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.06:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.12:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #1642B6;
}
.text-color {
color: #1642B6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #1642B6;
}