#16498A
A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #16498A
Visually, #16498A is defined as a vivid blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(22, 73, 138).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 84% C, 47% M, 0% Y, and 46% K. With a hue angle of 213.6 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#16498A
RGB22, 73, 138
HSL213.6°, 72.5%, 31.4%
CMYK84%, 47%, 0%, 46%
HSV213.6°, 84.1%, 54.1%
LAB31.3, 8.8, -40.9
XYZ7.3, 6.8, 25.0
Decimal1460618
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.92:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.35:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.53:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.00:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #16498A;
}
.text-color {
color: #16498A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #16498A;
}