Information about #16215A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#16215A falls into the Blue Color Family — High Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(22, 33, 90) — 8.6% red, 12.9% green, 35.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 27 / 22 / 0 / 65. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#16215A is a vivid, lively blue that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Tottenham Navy (#132257). Nearby in the Register you will also find OSS Blue (#1B2450) and Braves Navy (#13274F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(22, 33, 90)), which gives #16215A its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:65), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#16215A color variations

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#16215A 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 #16215A

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

#16215A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#16215A
  • RGB22, 33, 90
  • CMYK27, 22, 0, 65
  • HSL230°, 61%, 22%
  • HSL Precise230.294°, 60.714%, 21.961%
  • HSV230°, 76%, 35%
  • HSB230°, 76%, 35%
  • HEX ID16215A
  • DECIMAL ID1450330
  • 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 RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.3%
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