#161E74
Blue
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About #161E74 Blue
#161E74 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 22 red, 30 green, and 116 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 235°, saturation of 68%, and lightness of 27%.
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
Use #161E74 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
235°
Hue
68%
Saturation
27%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #161E74 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #161E74 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#161E74 on White
Contrast Ratio14.27:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#161E74 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.47:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #161E74 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #161E74 |
| RGB | rgb(22, 30, 116) |
| HSL | hsl(235, 68%, 27%) |
| RGB Decimal | 22, 30, 116 |
| RGB Percent | 8.6%, 11.8%, 45.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 81%, 74%, 0%, 55% |
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