#162A1E

#162A1E

Overview

#162A1E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 22, 42, 30, in HSL 144.0°, 31.2%, 12.5%, and in CMYK 47.6%, 0.0%, 28.6%, 83.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 6009 Fir Green.

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Color Values

HEX

#162A1E

RGB

22, 42, 30

HSL

144.0, 31.2%, 12.5%

HSV

144.0, 47.6%, 16.5%

CMYK

47.6%, 0.0%, 28.6%, 83.5%

OKLCH

0.2637 0.0346 156.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark greens like forest and hunter green convey wealth, tradition, and prestige. They are associated with old money, ivy-league institutions, and deep woodland environments. These tones express stability and endurance, suggesting something that has stood the test of time.

Design Usage

Dark green excels in banking, insurance, and heritage brand identities where trust is paramount. It creates elegant, authoritative headers and navigation bars that feel established and dependable. Pair it with gold, cream, or light gray for a classic combination that signals reliability and quality.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #162A1E;
color: #162A1E;
border-color: #162A1E;
Nearest Tailwind: Emerald 950 #022C22

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

15.17:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.38:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #162A1E?

RGB(22, 42, 30) · HSL(144.0, 31.2%, 12.5%) · CMYK(47.6%, 0.0%, 28.6%, 83.5%)

Does #162A1E meet WCAG contrast on white?

15.17:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #162A1E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #162A1E background; contrast on black is 1.38:1.