#161E38
Dark Blue
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About #161E38 Dark Blue
#161E38 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 22 red, 30 green, and 56 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 226°, saturation of 44%, and lightness of 15%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
226°
Hue
44%
Saturation
15%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #161E38 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #161E38 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#161E38 on White
Contrast Ratio16.45:1
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Aa#161E38 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.28:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #161E38 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #161E38 |
| RGB | rgb(22, 30, 56) |
| HSL | hsl(226, 44%, 15%) |
| RGB Decimal | 22, 30, 56 |
| RGB Percent | 8.6%, 11.8%, 22.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 61%, 46%, 0%, 78% |
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