#161E3A Hex Code
Color Name: Yankees Blue
What is hex #161E3A Color?
The color name of hex code #161E3A is Yankees Blue. The RGB values are (22, 30, 58) which means it is composed of
20% red, 27% green and 53% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:62 M:48 Y:0 K:77. In the HSV/HSB scale, #161E3A has a hue of 227°, 62% saturation and a brightness value of 23%.
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 #161E3A Color Codes
| Color Name | Yankees Blue |
| RGB Values | (22, 30, 58) |
| CMYK Values | (62%, 48%, 0%, 77%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (227°, 62%, 23%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #003333 |
| Inverse Color | #E9E1C5 [Pearl] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5255 C |
| Closest RAL | 5011 [Steel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #3A3216 [Pullman Green] |
| #161E3A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #252525 |
| Desaturated | #282828 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #1F1F1F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #1E1E1E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #5D5D5D |
Hex #161E3A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #161E3A is #3A3216 which is called Pullman Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #161E3A color is offered by #3A3216. 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 #161E3A are #20163A and #16303A, called Dark Purple and Yankees Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #161E3A 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 #161E3A are #3A2016 (Dark Sienna) and #303A16 (Pullman Green). 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
#161E3A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3A161E (Chocolate Kisses) and #1E3A16 (Phthalo Green) along with #161E3A, 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 #161E3A has #3A161E (Chocolate Kisses), #3A3216 (Pullman Green) and #163A32 (Medium Jungle Green). 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 #161E3A contains #3A1630 (Dark Purple), #3A3216 (Pullman Green) and #163A20 (Phthalo Green). 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 #161E3A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #161E3A 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 161E3A Color
Tints
454B61- 5C6275
- 737889
- 8B8F9D
- A2A5B0
- B9BCC4
- D0D2D8
- E8E9EB
Tones
- 2B3248
- 363B4F
- 404556
- 4B4F5D
- 565964
- 60636B
- 6B6C72
- 757679
Shades
- 12182E
- 0F1529
- 0D1223
- 0B0F1D
- 090C17
- 070911
- 04060C
- 020306
#161E3A Color Patterns
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#161E3A Gingham Checks
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#161E3A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#161E3A Polka Dots Pattern
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#161E3A Honeycomb Pattern
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#161E3A Leaves Pattern
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#161E3A Houndstooth Pattern
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#161E3A Trellis Pattern
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#161E3A 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.
