#1642C5

A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Slateblue.

About #1642C5

The precise color #1642C5 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Slateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 22, 66, and 197.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 89% C, 66% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. 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 medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#1642C5
RGB22, 66, 197
HSL224.9°, 79.9%, 42.9%
CMYK89%, 66%, 0%, 23%
HSV224.9°, 88.8%, 77.3%
LAB34.2, 37.0, -71.5
XYZ12.4, 8.1, 53.7
Decimal1458885

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.02:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.62:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.66:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.23:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #1642C5; }
.text-color { color: #1642C5; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #1642C5; }

Similar Colors

Slateblue
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