analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#161442 — Ebony
#161442 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 243° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#161442
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Tints and shades of #161442
- f4f3fb
- d1cff0
- aeace5
- 8c88da
- 6964cf
- 4640c4
- 3832a3
- 2b277f
- 1f1c5b
- 131137
- 070614
Color schemes using #161442
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#161442 FAQ
What color is #161442?
#161442 is a shade of ebony in the blue family. It has a hue of 243 degrees, 53% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #161442?
#161442 is rgb(22, 20, 66) in RGB, hsl(243, 53%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 70%, 0%, 74%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #161442?
White text on this background reaches 17.31:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.21:1.
What colors go well with #161442?
Its direct complement is #404214. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #422E14 and #294214 gives you contrast without the vibration.