Information about #161D5B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#161D5B falls into the Blue Color Family — High Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(22, 29, 91) — 8.6% red, 11.4% green, 35.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 27 / 24 / 0 / 64. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A vivid, lively classic blue, #161D5B stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tottenham Navy (#132257). Slightly further away sit OSS Blue (#1B2450) and Suns Purple (#1D1160).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(22, 29, 91)), which gives #161D5B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #161D5B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#161D5B color variations

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#161D5B color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #161D5B

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

OSS Blue color link
OSS Blue

#1B2450

Suns Purple color link
Suns Purple

#1D1160

Downriver color link
Downriver

#092256

Braves Navy color link
Braves Navy

#13274F

Brewers Blue color link
Brewers Blue

#0A2351

Blue Zodiac color link
Blue Zodiac

#13264D

Space Cadet color link
Space Cadet

#1D2951

Gulf Blue color link
Gulf Blue

#051657

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

#161D5B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#161D5B
  • RGB22, 29, 91
  • CMYK27, 24, 0, 64
  • HSL234°, 61%, 22%
  • HSL Precise233.913°, 61.062%, 22.157%
  • HSV234°, 76%, 36%
  • HSB234°, 76%, 36%
  • HEX ID161D5B
  • DECIMAL ID1449307
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB8.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.7%
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