analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#164173 — Charcoal
#164173 is a dark saturated blue sitting at 212° 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.
#164173
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #164173
- f2f7fd
- cbdef5
- a3c6ee
- 7cade6
- 5495df
- 2d7cd7
- 2266b3
- 1b4f8c
- 133964
- 0c233d
- 040c15
Color schemes using #164173
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.
Nearby colors
#164173 FAQ
What color is #164173?
#164173 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 68% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #164173?
#164173 is rgb(22, 65, 115) in RGB, hsl(212, 68%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(81%, 43%, 0%, 55%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #164173?
White text on this background reaches 10.31:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.04:1.
What colors go well with #164173?
Its direct complement is #744816. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #741916 and #717416 gives you contrast without the vibration.