#162E91

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #162E91?

RGB(22, 46, 145), HSL(228.3, 73.7%, 32.7%), CMYK(84.8%, 68.3%, 0.0%, 43.1%).

Q: Does #162E91 meet WCAG contrast on white?

11.45:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#162E91 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 22, 46, 145, in HSL 228.3°, 73.7%, 32.7%, and in CMYK 84.8%, 68.3%, 0.0%, 43.1%. The nearest named color is midnightblue.

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Color Values

HEX

#162E91

RGB

22, 46, 145

HSL

228.3, 73.7%, 32.7%

HSV

228.3, 84.8%, 56.9%

CMYK

84.8%, 68.3%, 0.0%, 43.1%

OKLCH

0.3586 0.1646 266.5

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: midnightblue

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.