#164992
A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #164992
At its core, #164992 is a dark and vivid hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(22, 73, 146).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 85% Cyan, 50% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 43% Black. The HSL representation is 215.3° hue, 73.8% saturation, and 32.9% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#164992
RGB22, 73, 146
HSL215.3°, 73.8%, 32.9%
CMYK85%, 50%, 0%, 43%
HSV215.3°, 84.9%, 57.3%
LAB31.8, 12.0, -44.9
XYZ7.9, 7.0, 28.1
Decimal1460626
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.74:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.40:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.36:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.04:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #164992;
}
.text-color {
color: #164992;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #164992;
}