#164966
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #164966
The precise color #164966 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, 102).
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Its ink density profile breaks down to 78% cyan, 28% magenta, 0% yellow, and 60% black. 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 dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#164966
RGB22, 73, 102
HSL201.8°, 64.5%, 24.3%
CMYK78%, 28%, 0%, 60%
HSV201.8°, 78.4%, 40.0%
LAB29.1, -5.9, -21.7
XYZ5.1, 5.9, 13.4
Decimal1460582
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
9.64:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.18:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.21:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.85:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #164966;
}
.text-color {
color: #164966;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #164966;
}