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HEX 162C3D - #162C3D, RGB(22,44,61) Color


Color Name: Squid Ink*
Hex Color Code: #162C3D
RGB Color Code: RGB(22, 44, 61)
CMYK Values*: 63.9%, 27.9%, 0.0%, 76.1%






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What color is 162C3D?

The RGB color code for color number #162C3D is RGB(22, 44, 61). In the RGB color model, #162C3D has a red value of 22, a green value of 44, and a blue value of 61. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 63.9% cyan, 27.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 76.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.2° (degrees), 47.0 % saturation, and 16.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #162C3D has a hue of 206.2° (degrees), 63.9 % saturation and 23.9 % brightness/value.



Color 162C3D is cool or warm?

Color 162C3D is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #162C3D? (For interior and product design)

162C3D has an LRV of nearly 2. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#162C3D

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Is #162C3D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 162C3D meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #162C3D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(22, 44, 61)
Red
22 (8.6%)
Green
44 (17.3%)
Blue
61 (23.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
63.93%
Magenta
27.87%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
76.08%

HSL

HSL(206.15deg, 47.0 %, 16.3 %)

Hue
206.15°
Saturation
46.99 %.
Lightness
16.27 %.

RYB

RYB(162, 181, 212)
Red
162 (63.5%)
Yellow
181 (70.8%)
Blue
212 (83.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
206.15°
Saturation
63.93 %.
Brightness / Value
23.92 %.

HWB

H: 206.15°

W: 8.63 %

B: 76.08 %

XYZ

X : 2.07

Y : 2.31

Z : 4.75

YXY

Y1 : 2.31

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.25

CMY

C : 91.37%

M : 82.75%

Y : 76.08%


LRV

~ 2.3 %

Munsell Color System

5.2B 1.6/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 17.03

A : -2.66

B : -13.46

CIE-Lch

L : 17.03

C : 13.72

H : 258.83

CIE-Luv

L : 17.03

U : -7.76

V : -13.41

Hunter-Lab

L : 15.19

A : -2.23

B : -7.9






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #162C3D


Here are the colors similar to 162C3D. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#232F3E
Squid Ink
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#003153
Prussian Blue (Berlin Blue)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#2A3439
Gunmetal
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)
#002E63
Cool Black
ΔE - 8.94 (91.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 162C3D.


#153043
RAL 260 20 10 - Nato Blue
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#24313D
RAL 260 20 05 - Blue-Black
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#09324A
RAL 260 20 20 - Halite Blue
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#003249
RAL 250 20 20 - Cosmos Blue
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 162C3D.


#1A2B3C
RAL 5011 - Steel Blue
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#2B3A44
RAL 5008 - Gray Blue
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#1F3855
RAL 5003 - Sapphire Blue
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#0F3052
RAL 5026 - Pearl Night Blue
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 162C3D.


#00263E
PANTONE 2965 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#253746
PANTONE 7546 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#002B49
PANTONE 7463 C
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#131E29
PANTONE 7547 C
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 162C3D.






Paint color for Hex #162C3D


Here are the paint colors similar to 162C3D. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color 162C3D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #162C3D to Valspar


#22394A
Indigo Streamer (4010-4)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#293944
Pitch Cobalt (5010-2)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#233E51
Blue Dusk (M318)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#2B3140
Blue Coal (4011-3)
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 162C3D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #162C3D to Sherwin Williams


#283849
In the Navy (SW 9178)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#2B3441
Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#2F3D4C
Naval (SW 6244)
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 162C3D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #162C3D to Benjamin Moore


#2B3B4C
North Sea (CC-932)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#2F394B
Deep Royal (2061-10)
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)
#1D3E59
Marine Blue (2059-10)
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)
#323A43
Polo Blue (2062-10)
ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 162C3D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #162C3D to Dunn-Edwards


#353F51
Dark & Stormy (DET 572)
ΔE - 8.02 (92.0% similar)
#343B4E
Old Mill (DEA 185)
ΔE - 8.42 (91.6% similar)
#343E54
Black River Falls (DEA 189)
ΔE - 8.70 (91.3% similar)
#2A4B5F
Deep Ocean (DEA 135)
ΔE - 10.07 (89.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 162C3D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #162C3D to Behr


#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 9.06 (90.9% similar)
#3B4354
Indigo Ink (HDC-CL-26A)
ΔE - 9.55 (90.5% similar)
#3A4859
Very Navy (M500-7)
ΔE - 9.63 (90.4% similar)
#3E4855
Starless Night (PPU14-20)
ΔE - 10.17 (89.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 162C3D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #162C3D to PPG Paints


#334B58
Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 10.38 (89.6% similar)
#3B484F
Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7)
ΔE - 10.61 (89.4% similar)
#2B4D68
Singing The Blues (PPG1159-7)
ΔE - 10.95 (89.0% similar)
#3F4C5A
Cavalry (PPG1041-7)
ΔE - 10.97 (89.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#162C3D color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



162C3D
Squid Ink*

3D2716
Bistre*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #162C3D?

Color that best contrast with #162C3D is #3D2716, color name is Bistre*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #162C3D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #162C3D is #3D2716, color name is Bistre*.





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