#164A8C

Color Details

HEX
#164A8C
RGB
rgb(22, 74, 140)
HSL
hsl(214, 73%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(84%, 47%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.78:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #164a8c
Contrast 2.39:1 Fail
White on #164a8c
Contrast 8.78:1 AAA
#164a8c on Black
Contrast 2.39:1 Fail
#164a8c on White
Contrast 8.78:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#456ea3
#7392ba
#a2b7d1
#123b70
#0d2c54
#091e38

Complement & Analogous

#8d5a16
#1e168d
#16858d

Triadic

#8d164a
#4a8d16

Monochrome

#091e38 #0d2c54 #164a8c #7392ba #a2b7d1 #d0dbe8

Analogous

#16858d #5caaaf #164a8c #4b45a4 #1e168d #181271

Complementary Mix

#0d2c54 #164a8c #7392ba #8d5a16 #b59468 #5c3b0e

Nearby Colors

#164a8b
#164a8d
#164a7c
#164a9c

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About #164A8C

#164A8C converts to RGB(22, 74, 140) and HSL(214, 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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#164A8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #164A8C?
RGB: 22, 74, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(22, 74, 140)
Is #164A8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #164A8C?
Complement: #8d5a16.
Does #164A8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.78:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.39:1 (Fails AA).