Dark Blue

The color #161C26 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 22, 28, 38 and HSL values of 218°, 27%, 12%.

Color Values for #161C26

Below are the different color format representations for #161C26. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#161C26
RGB:
rgb(22,28,38) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(218,27%,12%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(42%, 26%, 0%, 85%) Copied!

Color Composition of #161C26

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #161C26. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 8.6%
Green: 11%
Blue: 14.9%

Contrast Analysis for #161C26

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 #161C26

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #161C26

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

Complementary Colors for #161C26

The complementary color for #161C26 is #272116. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #161C26

The analogous colors for #161C26 are #162527 and #191627. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #161C26

The triadic colors for #161C26 are #27161C and #1C2716. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #161C26

These are the darker variations of #161C26. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #12161E and #0D1117. This progression shows how #161C26 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #161C26

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #454951 and #73777D. This progression shows how #161C26. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #161C26

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #161C26. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #161C26

Companies and brands that incorporate #161C26 in their visual identity.

#161C26 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #161C26. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #161C26 is a dark blue with RGB values of 22, 28, 38 and HSL values of 218°, 27%, 12%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #161C26 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.