Dark Blue

The color #161521 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 22, 21, 33 and HSL values of 245°, 22%, 11%.

Color Values for #161521

Below are the different color format representations for #161521. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#161521
RGB:
rgb(22,21,33) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(245,22%,11%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(33%, 36%, 0%, 87%) Copied!

Color Composition of #161521

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #161521. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 8.6%
Green: 8.2%
Blue: 12.9%

Contrast Analysis for #161521

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 #161521

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #161521

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

Complementary Colors for #161521

The complementary color for #161521 is #212216. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #161521

The analogous colors for #161521 are #161B22 and #1D1622. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #161521

The triadic colors for #161521 are #221716 and #162217. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #161521

These are the darker variations of #161521. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #12111A and #0D0D14. This progression shows how #161521 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #161521

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #45444D and #73737A. This progression shows how #161521. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #161521

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #161521. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #161521

Companies and brands that incorporate #161521 in their visual identity.

#161521 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #161521. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #161521 is a dark blue with RGB values of 22, 21, 33 and HSL values of 245°, 22%, 11%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #161521 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.