#16493A

A very dark, moderate green closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #16493A

The precise color #16493A is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(22, 73, 58).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 70% C, 0% M, 21% Y, and 71% K. With a hue angle of 162.4 degrees, it sits comfortably in the green spectrum.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#16493A
RGB22, 73, 58
HSL162.4°, 53.7%, 18.6%
CMYK70%, 0%, 21%, 71%
HSV162.4°, 69.9%, 28.6%
LAB27.4, -21.1, 4.0
XYZ3.5, 5.2, 4.8
Decimal1460538

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

10.25:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.05:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.80:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.74:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #16493A; }
.text-color { color: #16493A; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #16493A; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F