Dark Blue

The color #161721 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 22, 23, 33 and HSL values of 235°, 20%, 11%.

Color Values for #161721

Below are the different color format representations for #161721. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#161721
RGB:
rgb(22,23,33) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(235,20%,11%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(33%, 30%, 0%, 87%) Copied!

Color Composition of #161721

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #161721. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 8.6%
Green: 9%
Blue: 12.9%

Contrast Analysis for #161721

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 #161721

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #161721

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

Complementary Colors for #161721

The complementary color for #161721 is #222116. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #161721

The analogous colors for #161721 are #161D22 and #1B1622. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #161721

The triadic colors for #161721 are #221617 and #172216. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #161721

These are the darker variations of #161721. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #12121A and #0D0E14. This progression shows how #161721 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #161721

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #45454D and #73747A. This progression shows how #161721. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #161721

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #161721. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #161721

Companies and brands that incorporate #161721 in their visual identity.

#161721 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #161721. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #161721 is a dark blue with RGB values of 22, 23, 33 and HSL values of 235°, 20%, 11%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #161721 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.