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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#163C8D — Cobalt
#163C8D is a dark saturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #163C8D
- f2f5fd
- c9d8f7
- a1baf0
- 789cea
- 4f7ee4
- 2761dd
- 1d4eb8
- 163d90
- 102c67
- 0a1b3f
- 030916
Color schemes using #163C8D
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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#163C8D FAQ
What color is #163C8D?
#163C8D is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 73% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #163C8D?
#163C8D is rgb(22, 60, 141) in RGB, hsl(221, 73%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(84%, 57%, 0%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #163C8D?
White text on this background reaches 10.17:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.07:1.
What colors go well with #163C8D?
Its direct complement is #8D6716. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8D2C16 and #778D16 gives you contrast without the vibration.