Blue

The color #162A72 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 22, 42, 114 and HSL values of 227°, 68%, 27%.

Color Values for #162A72

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HEX:
#162A72
RGB:
rgb(22,42,114) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(227,68%,27%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(81%, 63%, 0%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #162A72

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #162A72. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 8.6%
Green: 16.5%
Blue: 44.7%

Contrast Analysis for #162A72

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 #162A72

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #162A72

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

Complementary Colors for #162A72

The complementary color for #162A72 is #745F16. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #162A72

The analogous colors for #162A72 are #165974 and #311674. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #162A72

The triadic colors for #162A72 are #74162A and #2A7416. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #162A72

These are the darker variations of #162A72. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #12225B and #0D1944. This progression shows how #162A72 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #162A72

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #45558E and #737FAA. This progression shows how #162A72. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #162A72

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #162A72. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #162A72

Companies and brands that incorporate #162A72 in their visual identity.

#162A72 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #162A72. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #162A72 is a blue with RGB values of 22, 42, 114 and HSL values of 227°, 68%, 27%.

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