Information about #161F55 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #161F55 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(22, 31, 85) (8.6% red, 12.2% green, 33.3% blue), or CMYK 25 / 21 / 0 / 67 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#161F55 is a pleasantly vivid classic blue that stays on the darker end of the scale. In practice it works well for 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 Braves Navy (#13274F).

The recipe behind #161F55 is rgb(22, 31, 85), with blue as the dominant ingredient. 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:67) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #161F55 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#161F55 color variations

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#161F55 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 #161F55

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

#161F55 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#161F55
  • RGB22, 31, 85
  • CMYK25, 21, 0, 67
  • HSL231°, 59%, 21%
  • HSL Precise231.429°, 58.879%, 20.98%
  • HSV231°, 74%, 33%
  • HSB231°, 74%, 33%
  • HEX ID161F55
  • DECIMAL ID1449813
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB8.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.3%
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