Information about #16305A color

#16305A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #16305A is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(22, 48, 90) (8.6% red, 18.8% green, 35.3% blue), or CMYK 27 / 16 / 0 / 65 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #16305A reads as a vivid, lively sky-leaning azure and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. 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 Cello (#1E385B).

The recipe behind #16305A is rgb(22, 48, 90), with blue as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 13.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:65) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#16305A color variations

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#16305A 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 #16305A

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

Cello color link
Cello

#1E385B

Space Cadet color link
Space Cadet

#1D2951

Braves Navy color link
Braves Navy

#13274F

OSS Blue color link
OSS Blue

#1B2450

Apollo Blue color link
Apollo Blue

#163968

Blue Zodiac color link
Blue Zodiac

#13264D

ORPIN BLUE color link
ORPIN BLUE

#122B4A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#16305A
  • RGB22, 48, 90
  • CMYK27, 16, 0, 65
  • CSSrgb(22, 48, 90)
  • HSL217°, 61%, 22%
  • HSL Precise217.059°, 60.714%, 21.961%
  • HSV217°, 76%, 35%
  • HSB217°, 76%, 35%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.086
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • GLSLvec3(0.086, 0.188, 0.353)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.086, 0.188, 0.353, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.086, 0.188, 0.353)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB8.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.3%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID16305A
  • DECIMAL ID1454170
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01