Dark Blue

The color #161B2A is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 22, 27, 42 and HSL values of 225°, 31%, 13%.

Color Values for #161B2A

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HEX:
#161B2A
RGB:
rgb(22,27,42) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(225,31%,13%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(48%, 36%, 0%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #161B2A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #161B2A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 8.6%
Green: 10.6%
Blue: 16.5%

Contrast Analysis for #161B2A

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 #161B2A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #161B2A

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

Complementary Colors for #161B2A

The complementary color for #161B2A is #2B2617. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #161B2A

The analogous colors for #161B2A are #17262B and #1C172B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #161B2A

The triadic colors for #161B2A are #2B171C and #1C2B17. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #161B2A

These are the darker variations of #161B2A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #121622 and #0D1019. This progression shows how #161B2A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #161B2A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #454955 and #73767F. This progression shows how #161B2A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #161B2A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #161B2A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #161B2A

Companies and brands that incorporate #161B2A in their visual identity.

#161B2A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #161B2A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #161B2A is a dark blue with RGB values of 22, 27, 42 and HSL values of 225°, 31%, 13%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #161B2A including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.