Information about #16495B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #16495B belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(22, 73, 91) — 8.6% red, 28.6% green, 35.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 27 / 7 / 0 / 64. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #16495B reads as a energetic, saturated azure and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Nationalist Blue (#174358). Nearby in the Register you will also find Guru (#154C65) and Retro (#1B5256).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(22, 73, 91)), which gives #16495B its character. If you plan to put text on a #16495B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #16495B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#16495B color variations

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#16495B color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #16495B

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Guru color link
Guru

#154C65

Retro color link
Retro

#1B5256

Beatnik color link
Beatnik

#1F4F54

Shipshape color link
Shipshape

#21425F

Regal Blue color link
Regal Blue

#203F58

Arapawa color link
Arapawa

#274A5D

Cello color link
Cello

#1E385B

Wanaka color link
Wanaka

#284962

Dark Azure color link
Dark Azure

#274059

#16495B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#16495B
  • RGB22, 73, 91
  • CMYK27, 7, 0, 64
  • CSSrgb(22, 73, 91)
  • HSL196°, 61%, 22%
  • HSL Precise195.652°, 61.062%, 22.157%
  • HSV196°, 76%, 36%
  • HSB196°, 76%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.086
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • GLSLvec3(0.086, 0.286, 0.357)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.086, 0.286, 0.357, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.086, 0.286, 0.357)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB8.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID16495B
  • DECIMAL ID1460571
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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