#168D9C

Color Details

HEX
#168D9C
RGB
rgb(22, 141, 156)
HSL
hsl(187, 75%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(86%, 10%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.32:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #168d9c
Contrast 5.32:1 AA
White on #168d9c
Contrast 3.94:1 Fail
#168d9c on Black
Contrast 5.32:1 AA
#168d9c on White
Contrast 3.94:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#45a4b0
#73bbc4
#a2d1d7
#12717d
#0d555e
#09383e

Complement & Analogous

#9c2616
#164a9c
#169c69

Triadic

#9c168d
#8d9c16

Monochrome

#09383e #0d555e #168d9c #73bbc4 #a2d1d7 #d0e8eb

Analogous

#169c69 #5cba96 #168d9c #456eb0 #164a9c #123b7d

Complementary Mix

#0d555e #168d9c #73bbc4 #9c2616 #bf7268 #65190e

Nearby Colors

#168d9b
#168d9d
#168d8c
#168dac

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About #168D9C

#168D9C converts to RGB(22, 141, 156) and HSL(187, 75%, 35%). 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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#168D9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #168D9C?
RGB: 22, 141, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(22, 141, 156)
Is #168D9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #168D9C?
Complement: #9c2616.
Does #168D9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.94:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.32:1 (AA (normal text)).