Vivid Dark Blue

The color #16042A is a vivid dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 22, 4, 42 and HSL values of 268°, 83%, 9%.

Color Values for #16042A

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HEX:
#16042A
RGB:
rgb(22,4,42) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(268,83%,9%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(48%, 90%, 0%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #16042A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #16042A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 8.6%
Green: 1.6%
Blue: 16.5%

Contrast Analysis for #16042A

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #16042A

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #16042A

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #16042A

The complementary color for #16042A is #182A04. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #16042A

The analogous colors for #16042A are #04052A and #29042A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #16042A

The triadic colors for #16042A are #2A1604 and #042A16. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #16042A

These are the darker variations of #16042A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #120322 and #0D0219. This progression shows how #16042A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #16042A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #453655 and #73687F. This progression shows how #16042A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #16042A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #16042A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #16042A

Companies and brands that incorporate #16042A in their visual identity.

#16042A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #16042A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #16042A is a vivid dark blue with RGB values of 22, 4, 42 and HSL values of 268°, 83%, 9%.

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