Dark Blue

The color #1C162E is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 28, 22, 46 and HSL values of 255°, 35%, 13%.

Color Values for #1C162E

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HEX:
#1C162E
RGB:
rgb(28,22,46)
HSL:
hsl(255,35%,13%)
CMYK:
cmyk(39%, 52%, 0%, 82%)

Color Composition of #1C162E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #1C162E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 11%
Green: 8.6%
Blue: 18%

Contrast Analysis for #1C162E

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 #1C162E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #1C162E

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

Complementary Colors for #1C162E

The complementary color for #1C162E is #272D16. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #1C162E

The analogous colors for #1C162E are #161B2D and #27162D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #1C162E

The triadic colors for #1C162E are #2D1B16 and #162D1B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #1C162E

These are the darker variations of #1C162E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #161225 and #110D1C. This progression shows how #1C162E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #1C162E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #494558 and #777382. This progression shows how #1C162E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #1C162E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #1C162E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#1C162E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #1C162E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #1C162E is a dark blue with RGB values of 28, 22, 46 and HSL values of 255°, 35%, 13%.

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