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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#16508D — Cobalt
#16508D is a dark 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 #16508D
- f2f7fd
- c9dff7
- a1c7f0
- 78afea
- 4f97e4
- 277fdd
- 1d68b8
- 165190
- 103a67
- 0a233f
- 030c16
Color schemes using #16508D
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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#16508D FAQ
What color is #16508D?
#16508D is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 73% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #16508D?
#16508D is rgb(22, 80, 141) in RGB, hsl(211, 73%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(84%, 43%, 0%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #16508D?
White text on this background reaches 8.18:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.57:1.
What colors go well with #16508D?
Its direct complement is #8D5416. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8D1816 and #8B8D16 gives you contrast without the vibration.