#166D92
A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #166D92
Visually, #166D92 is defined as a vivid blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(22, 109, 146).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 85% Cyan, 25% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 43% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. 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#166D92
RGB22, 109, 146
HSL197.9°, 73.8%, 32.9%
CMYK85%, 25%, 0%, 43%
HSV197.9°, 84.9%, 57.3%
LAB43.0, -10.9, -27.1
XYZ11.0, 13.2, 29.2
Decimal1469842
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.77:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.64:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.52:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.09:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #166D92;
}
.text-color {
color: #166D92;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #166D92;
}