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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#161C41 — Ebony
#161C41 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 232° 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.
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Tints and shades of #161C41
- f4f5fb
- d1d5ef
- aeb5e3
- 8b95d7
- 6875cb
- 4555bf
- 36449f
- 2a357c
- 1e2659
- 121736
- 070813
Color schemes using #161C41
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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#161C41 FAQ
What color is #161C41?
#161C41 is a shade of ebony in the blue family. It has a hue of 232 degrees, 49% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #161C41?
#161C41 is rgb(22, 28, 65) in RGB, hsl(232, 49%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 57%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #161C41?
White text on this background reaches 16.45:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.28:1.
What colors go well with #161C41?
Its direct complement is #413B16. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #412616 and #314116 gives you contrast without the vibration.