Information about #16353B color

#16353B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #16353B is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(22, 53, 59) (8.6% red, 20.8% green, 23.1% blue), or CMYK 15 / 2 / 0 / 77 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#16353B is a clearly saturated aqua cyan that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Billabong (#173141). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Nordic (#1D393C) and Goryeo Storeroom (#203838).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(22, 53, 59)), which gives #16353B its character. If you plan to put text on a #16353B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:77), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #16353B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#16353B color variations

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#16353B 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 #16353B

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

Billabong color link
Billabong

#173141

Nordic color link
Nordic

#1D393C

City Limits color link
City Limits

#0C3A37

Stokesian 13 color link
Stokesian 13

#164238

Elephant color link
Elephant

#243640

Yankees Blue color link
Yankees Blue

#1C2841

Allegro color link
Allegro

#242E3B

Coast color link
Coast

#243442

Dark Knight color link
Dark Knight

#232D36

#16353B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#16353B
  • RGB22, 53, 59
  • CMYK15, 2, 0, 77
  • HSL190°, 46%, 16%
  • HSL Precise189.73°, 45.679%, 15.882%
  • HSV190°, 63%, 23%
  • HSB190°, 63%, 23%
  • HEX ID16353B
  • DECIMAL ID1455419
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB8.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
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