Information about #162C64 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #162C64 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(22, 44, 100) (8.6% red, 17.3% green, 39.2% blue), or CMYK 31 / 22 / 0 / 61 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #162C64 reads as a energetic, saturated azure and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Biscay (#1B3162). Nearby in the Register you will also find Delft Blue (#1F305E) and Into The Blue (#193766).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(22, 44, 100)), which gives #162C64 its character. If you plan to put text on a #162C64 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:61) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #162C64 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#162C64 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#162C64 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 #162C64

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

Delft Blue color link
Delft Blue

#1F305E

Apollo Blue color link
Apollo Blue

#163968

Confidante color link
Confidante

#233167

Cello color link
Cello

#1E385B

Marine color link
Marine

#042E60

Visa Blue color link
Visa Blue

#1A1F71

#162C64 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#162C64
  • RGB22, 44, 100
  • CMYK31, 22, 0, 61
  • HSL223°, 64%, 24%
  • HSL Precise223.077°, 63.934%, 23.922%
  • HSV223°, 78%, 39%
  • HSB223°, 78%, 39%
  • HEX ID162C64
  • DECIMAL ID1453156
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB8.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB39.2%
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