#161E42
Dark Blue
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About #161E42 Dark Blue
#161E42 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 22 red, 30 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 229°, saturation of 50%, and lightness of 17%.
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
229°
Hue
50%
Saturation
17%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #161E42 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #161E42 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#161E42 on White
Contrast Ratio16.17:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#161E42 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.3:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #161E42 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #161E42 |
| RGB | rgb(22, 30, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(229, 50%, 17%) |
| RGB Decimal | 22, 30, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 8.6%, 11.8%, 25.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 67%, 55%, 0%, 74% |
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