#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
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;
}