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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#162B42 — Onyx
#162B42 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 211° 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 #162B42
- f4f7fb
- d0dfef
- adc8e4
- 8ab0d8
- 6798cc
- 4480c1
- 3569a0
- 2a527d
- 1e3b5a
- 122436
- 060d13
Color schemes using #162B42
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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#162B42 FAQ
What color is #162B42?
#162B42 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 50% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #162B42?
#162B42 is rgb(22, 43, 66) in RGB, hsl(211, 50%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 35%, 0%, 74%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #162B42?
White text on this background reaches 14.4:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.46:1.
What colors go well with #162B42?
Its direct complement is #412C16. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #411616 and #404116 gives you contrast without the vibration.