#16627C

#16627C

Color Values

HEX

#16627C

RGB

22, 98, 124

HSL

195.3, 69.9%, 28.6%

HSV

195.3, 82.3%, 48.6%

CMYK

82.3%, 21.0%, 0.0%, 51.4%

OKLCH

0.4643 0.0812 226.4

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #16627C;
color: #16627C;
border-color: #16627C;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 800 #155E75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.84:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.07:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #16627C?

RGB(22, 98, 124) · HSL(195.3, 69.9%, 28.6%) · CMYK(82.3%, 21.0%, 0.0%, 51.4%)

Does #16627C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.84:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #16627C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #16627C background; contrast on black is 3.07:1.