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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#161E45 — Onyx
#161E45 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 230° 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 #161E45
- f3f5fb
- d0d5f0
- acb6e5
- 8896da
- 6576ce
- 4157c3
- 3346a2
- 28367e
- 1d275b
- 111837
- 060813
Color schemes using #161E45
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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#161E45 FAQ
What color is #161E45?
#161E45 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 52% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #161E45?
#161E45 is rgb(22, 30, 69) in RGB, hsl(230, 52%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 57%, 0%, 73%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #161E45?
White text on this background reaches 16.08:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.31:1.
What colors go well with #161E45?
Its direct complement is #463E16. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #462616 and #364616 gives you contrast without the vibration.