#163D42 Hex Code
Color Name: MSU Green
What is hex #163D42 Color?
The color name of hex code #163D42 is MSU Green. The RGB values are (22, 61, 66) which means it is composed of
15% red, 41% green and 44% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:67 M:8 Y:0 K:74. In the HSV/HSB scale, #163D42 has a hue of 187°, 67% saturation and a brightness value of 26%.
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 #163D42 Color Codes
| Color Name | MSU Green |
| RGB Values | (22, 61, 66) |
| CMYK Values | (67%, 8%, 0%, 74%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (187°, 67%, 26%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #003333 |
| Inverse Color | #E9C2BD [Baby Pink] |
| Closest Pantone® | 567 C |
| Closest RAL | 6004 [Blue green] |
| Complementary Color | #421B16 [Dark Sienna] |
| #163D42 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #323232 |
| Desaturated | #2C2C2C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #323232 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #353535 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #7A7A7A |
Hex #163D42 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #163D42 is #421B16 which is called Dark Sienna. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #163D42 color is offered by #421B16. 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 #163D42 are #162742 and #164231, called Yankees Blue and MSU Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #163D42 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 #163D42 are #421627 (Chocolate Kisses) and #423116 (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
#163D42 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #42163D (Dark Purple) and #3D4216 (Pullman Green) along with #163D42, 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 #163D42 has #42163D (Dark Purple), #421B16 (Dark Sienna) and #16421B (Phthalo 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 #163D42 contains #311642 (Russian Violet), #421B16 (Dark Sienna) and #274216 (Black Leather Jacket). 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 #163D42 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #163D42 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 163D42 Color
Tints
456468- 5C777B
- 738B8E
- 8B9EA1
- A2B1B3
- B9C5C6
- D0D8D9
- E8ECEC
Tones
- 2B4A4E
- 365155
- 40585B
- 4B5F61
- 566567
- 606C6D
- 6B7374
- 75797A
Shades
- 123135
- 0F2B2E
- 0D2528
- 0B1F21
- 09181A
- 071214
- 040C0D
- 020607
#163D42 Color Patterns
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#163D42 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
