#16242E
Dark Blue
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About #16242E Dark Blue
#16242E is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 22 red, 36 green, and 46 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 205°, saturation of 35%, and lightness of 13%.
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
205°
Hue
35%
Saturation
13%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #16242E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #16242E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#16242E on White
Contrast Ratio15.84:1
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Aa#16242E on Black
Contrast Ratio1.33:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #16242E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #16242E |
| RGB | rgb(22, 36, 46) |
| HSL | hsl(205, 35%, 13%) |
| RGB Decimal | 22, 36, 46 |
| RGB Percent | 8.6%, 14.1%, 18.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 52%, 22%, 0%, 82% |
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