#161209 Hex Code
Color Name: Licorice
What is hex #161209 Color?
The color name of hex code #161209 is Licorice. The RGB values are (22, 18, 9) which means it is composed of
45% red, 37% green and 18% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:18 Y:59 K:91. In the HSV/HSB scale, #161209 has a hue of 42°, 59% saturation and a brightness value of 9%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #161209 Color Codes
| Color Name | Licorice |
| RGB Values | (22, 18, 9) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 18%, 59%, 91%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (42°, 59%, 9%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #000000 |
| Inverse Color | #E9EDF6 [Bright Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | Black 6 C |
| Closest RAL | 9005 [Jet black] |
| Complementary Color | #090D16 [Rich Black (FOGRA29)] |
| #161209 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #101010 |
| Desaturated | #101010 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #121212 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #121212 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #494949 |
Hex #161209 Color Palettes
161209 is too dark to display its color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #161209 is #090D16 which is called Rich Black (FOGRA29). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #161209 color is offered by #090D16. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #161209 are #141609 and #160C09, called Licorice and Smoky Black, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #161209 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #161209 are #091416 (Chinese Black) and #0C0916 (Rich Black (FOGRA29)). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#161209 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #091612 (Chinese Black) and #120916 (Chinese Black) along with #161209, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #161209 has #091612 (Chinese Black), #090D16 (Rich Black (FOGRA29)) and #16090D (Smoky Black). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #161209 contains #09160C (Smoky Black), #090D16 (Rich Black (FOGRA29)) and #160914 (Licorice). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #161209 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #161209 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 161209 Color
Tints
45413A- 5C5953
- 73716B
- 8B8984
- A2A09D
- B9B8B5
- D0D0CE
- E8E7E6
Tones
- 2B2821
- 36332D
- 403E39
- 4B4945
- 565450
- 605F5C
- 6B6A68
- 757574
Shades
- 120E07
- 0F0D06
- 0D0B05
- 0B0905
- 090704
- 070503
- 040402
- 020201
#161209 Color Patterns
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#161209 Honeycomb Pattern
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#161209 Leaves Pattern
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#161209 Houndstooth Pattern
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#161209 Trellis Pattern
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#161209 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
