#162A8C

Color Details

HEX
#162A8C
RGB
rgb(22, 42, 140)
HSL
hsl(230, 73%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(84%, 70%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 12.04:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #162a8c
Contrast 1.74:1 Fail
White on #162a8c
Contrast 12.04:1 AAA
#162a8c on Black
Contrast 1.74:1 Fail
#162a8c on White
Contrast 12.04:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#4555a3
#737fba
#a2aad1
#122270
#0d1954
#091138

Complement & Analogous

#8d7916
#3e168d
#16658d

Triadic

#8d162a
#2a8d16

Monochrome

#091138 #0d1954 #162a8c #737fba #a2aad1 #d0d4e8

Analogous

#16658d #5c93af #162a8c #6545a4 #3e168d #321271

Complementary Mix

#0d1954 #162a8c #737fba #8d7916 #b5a868 #5c4f0e

Nearby Colors

#162a8b
#162a8d
#162a7c
#162a9c

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About #162A8C

#162A8C converts to RGB(22, 42, 140) and HSL(230, 73%, 32%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#162A8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #162A8C?
RGB: 22, 42, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(22, 42, 140)
Is #162A8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #162A8C?
Complement: #8d7916.
Does #162A8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 12.04:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.74:1 (Fails AA).