Dark Blue

The color #16172C is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 22, 23, 44 and HSL values of 237°, 33%, 13%.

Color Values for #16172C

Below are the different color format representations for #16172C. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#16172C
RGB:
rgb(22,23,44) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(237,33%,13%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(50%, 48%, 0%, 83%) Copied!

Color Composition of #16172C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #16172C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 8.6%
Green: 9%
Blue: 17.3%

Contrast Analysis for #16172C

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 #16172C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #16172C

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

Complementary Colors for #16172C

The complementary color for #16172C is #2C2B16. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #16172C

The analogous colors for #16172C are #16222C and #20162C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #16172C

The triadic colors for #16172C are #2C1617 and #172C16. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #16172C

These are the darker variations of #16172C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #121223 and #0D0E1A. This progression shows how #16172C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #16172C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #454556 and #737480. This progression shows how #16172C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #16172C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #16172C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #16172C

Companies and brands that incorporate #16172C in their visual identity.

#16172C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #16172C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #16172C is a dark blue with RGB values of 22, 23, 44 and HSL values of 237°, 33%, 13%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #16172C including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.