Information about #162363 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#162363 falls into the Blue Color Family — High Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(22, 35, 99) — 8.6% red, 13.7% green, 38.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 30 / 25 / 0 / 61. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#162363 presents itself as a strongly colored classic blue — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Tottenham Navy (#132257). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Deep Sapphire (#082567) and Biscay (#1B3162).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(22, 35, 99)), which gives #162363 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #162363: 14.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:61), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #162363 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#162363 color variations

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#162363 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 #162363

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

Biscay color link
Biscay

#1B3162

Visa Blue color link
Visa Blue

#1A1F71

Delft Blue color link
Delft Blue

#1F305E

Downriver color link
Downriver

#092256

Colin's Blue color link
Colin's Blue

#042069

Confidante color link
Confidante

#233167

Suns Purple color link
Suns Purple

#1D1160

OSS Blue color link
OSS Blue

#1B2450

#162363 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#162363
  • RGB22, 35, 99
  • CMYK30, 25, 0, 61
  • HSL230°, 64%, 24%
  • HSL Precise229.87°, 63.636%, 23.725%
  • HSV230°, 78%, 39%
  • HSB230°, 78%, 39%
  • HEX ID162363
  • DECIMAL ID1450851
  • 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 RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38.8%
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