Color Details and Palettes for #16101D

Details about the color Corbeau

Closest web-safe match: #000033

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About Color Hex #16101d

The color Corbeau, with hexadecimal code #16101d, belongs to the blue color family, the world's most universally preferred hue. Blue projects trust, stability, and intellectual calm, which is why it dominates corporate, financial, and technology branding worldwide. Additionally, it evokes emotions such as Power, Elegance, Formality, Mystery and Authority. Blue signifies tranquility and stability. In Middle Eastern cultures, it can also represent protection against the evil eye, while in Western cultures, it symbolizes calmness and reliability. At just 29% saturation, this near-neutral shade carries only a subtle hint of its underlying hue, making it versatile for large surfaces and professional contexts. At only 9% lightness, this extremely dark shade approaches black, delivering maximum drama and contrast when paired with lighter elements. This color is ideal for designs that aim to express Power, Elegance, Formality, Mystery, or Authority. It can be effectively used in web design, branding, and marketing materials to attract attention and convey specific messages.

The RGB values for Corbeau are (22, 16, 29), providing a combination of red: 22, green: 16, and blue: 29. In HSL format, it has a hue of 268.00°, saturation of 29.00%, and lightness of 9.00%.

The HSV representation includes a hue of 268.00°, saturation of 45.00%, and value of 11.00%. Its CMYK composition is cyan: 24.00%, magenta: 45.00%, yellow: 0.00%, and black: 89.00%.

The calculated luminance of #16101d is 0.006, offering a brightness level suitable for various design requirements.

This color is not part of the web-safe color palette. The closest web-safe color to this is the color HEX #000033. Its contrast ratio is 1.13:1 against black and 18.65:1 against white. It works well on light backgrounds but may be challenging on darker ones.

In terms of color temperature, #16101d reads as cool. When it comes to accessibility, testing against standard guidelines suggests that using white text meets typical WCAG contrast standards. Additionally, the ideal foreground color for improved legibility on #16101d is white.

Considering its saturation and lightness, #16101d appears more vivid and energetic, making it stand out in designs that aim to capture attention.

History, Usage, Psychology & Design Ideas for #16101D

Corbeau (#16101D) belongs to the Indigo color family.

With a dusty, low-saturation character, this color offers quiet complexity—neither bold nor faded. Dusty tones add vintage charm to retro-inspired designs and pair beautifully with metallic accents like copper or brass.

Historical Background

Indigo dye—extracted from Indigofera plants—has been used for over 6,000 years, with the oldest known samples found in Peru. It was the foundation of the blue-dye trade across India, West Africa, and the Americas, and its economic importance rivaled that of spices. Levi Strauss chose indigo-dyed denim for the first blue jeans in 1873, cementing indigo's place in everyday fashion worldwide.

Design & Usage Tips

Indigo occupies the territory between blue and purple, lending depth without purple's flamboyance. It is excellent for evening-event branding, high-end fashion, and editorial design. Pair indigo with soft gold or warm white for a sophisticated contrast, or with coral for a contemporary editorial palette.

Sitting on the cool side of the spectrum (hue 268°), it promotes a feeling of calm distance and intellectual clarity, which is why cool hues dominate corporate identities, healthcare design, and productivity tools. At 29% saturation, the color has a muted, sophisticated quality that pairs well with bolder accents. It works as a background, a border, or a secondary element in layered compositions.

Psychological Impact

Indigo conveys depth, wisdom, and introspection. It carries the trustworthiness of blue with a hint of purple's creativity, appealing to brands that want to appear both reliable and imaginative—think higher education, think-tanks, and creative consultancies.

At just 9% lightness, this is an extremely dark shade that approaches black. It is best reserved for text, thin borders, or dramatic full-bleed backgrounds paired with light typography.

Creative Design Ideas

Use indigo as a full-page background with centered white text for impactful statement pages. Combine indigo with copper accents for a rich, modern luxury feel in packaging. In web design, indigo sidebar navigation with white icons creates a polished, app-like interface.

#16101D Color Conversions

Every way to write Corbeau — copy Corbeau as RGB, HSL, HSV, HWB, CMYK, OKLCH, OKLab, CIELAB, LCH, XYZ or a decimal integer. One-tap copy on every format; tap on any card to learn what it is and when to use it.

12 formats
HEX Web
#16101D

Hexadecimal is the web’s universal color notation — two digits each for red, green and blue. Drop it straight into HTML, CSS or any design tool.

RGB Screen
rgb(22, 16, 29)

RGB is the additive Red-Green-Blue model every screen uses to emit light. The default choice for websites, apps and on-screen UI.

HSL Web
hsl(268, 29%, 9%)

HSL breaks a color into Hue, Saturation and Lightness — the most intuitive way to lighten, darken or mute a color in CSS.

HSV HSB Design
hsv(268, 45%, 11%)

HSV (also called HSB) maps Hue, Saturation and Value/Brightness. It is the model behind the color pickers in Photoshop, Figma and most design apps.

HWB CSS 4
hwb(268 6% 89%)

HWB blends a pure hue with Whiteness and Blackness — a painter-friendly model added in CSS Color 4 for quick tints and shades.

CMYK Print
cmyk(24%, 45%, 0%, 89%)

CMYK is the subtractive Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Black ink model. Use these values when preparing artwork for a printer or commercial press.

OKLCH Modern
oklch(18.73% 0.027 305.05)

OKLCH is a modern, perceptually-uniform space (Lightness, Chroma, Hue). It powers smooth gradients and accessible palettes in today’s CSS.

OKLab Modern
oklab(18.73% 0.016 -0.022)

OKLab is the Cartesian form of OKLCH — ideal for blending and interpolating colors without the muddy midpoints older spaces produce.

CIELAB L*a*b* Perceptual
L: 5.69, a: 5.71, b: -7.66

CIELAB is a device-independent, perceptually-uniform space. It is the standard for measuring color difference (ΔE) and matching across devices.

LCH Perceptual
L: 5.69, C: 9.55, H: 306.67

LCH is CIELAB in cylindrical form — Lightness, Chroma and Hue — letting you adjust vividness and hue while staying perceptually even.

XYZ CIE Science
X: 0.74, Y: 0.63, Z: 1.25

CIE XYZ is the 1931 master space that underpins every other model here — the scientific bridge used to convert between color systems.

Decimal int Code
1445917

The 24-bit integer value of the color — handy for databases, APIs, game engines and low-level graphics code.

RGB Color Percentages for #16101d

RGB Color Percentages for Corbeau (HEX Code: #16101d) display the relative contribution of Red, Green, and Blue in forming the color. Understanding these percentages provides insight into the color's visual balance and primary components.

This color is primarily dominated by Blue, making up 43.28% of the total composition. The complete breakdown of RGB contributions is:

Red:
32.84%
Green:
23.88%
Blue:
43.28%

This analysis highlights the influence of each primary color, offering a deeper understanding of the visual characteristics of Corbeau.

CMYK Ink Levels & Print Guide for #16101d

CMYK Ink Levels for Corbeau (HEX Code: #16101d) provide a breakdown of the percentages of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black inks needed for accurate print reproduction. The composition of Corbeau prominently features Key, reflecting its dominant color characteristic. This information is invaluable for optimizing ink usage and achieving precise color results in printed materials.

The exact CMYK values are: Cyan: 24.14%, Magenta: 44.83%, Yellow: 0%, and Black: 88.63%.

Luminance & Contrast for #16101D

Relative luminance gauges how bright Corbeau is, while the WCAG contrast ratios show how legible black or white text is on it — and which accessibility levels (AA / AAA) it passes.

Relative luminance 0.006
0 · dark1 · light
Aa
Black text 1.13:1
AA AAA Large
Aa
White text 18.65:1
AA AAA Large

Quick CSS Snippets for #16101D

Copy-and-paste CSS for Corbeau — backgrounds, text, borders and a custom property. Each line is ready to drop into your stylesheet.

Background background-color: #16101D;
Text color: #16101D;
Border border: 2px solid #16101D;
RGB background-color: rgb(22, 16, 29);
HSL background-color: hsl(268, 29%, 9%);
Variable --color: #16101D;

#16101d Monochrome Palette

The Monochrome Palette consists of shades created by adjusting the brightness. These include lighter, original, and darker shades of the color. This layout helps to visualize the color's range and its potential use in design.

#e8e7e8
#c5c3c7
#a29fa5
#7f7c83
#5c5861
#39343f
#16101d Original
#130e19
#0f0b14
#0c0910
#09060c
#060407
#020203

#16101d Complementary Palette

The Complementary Palette is made up of two colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel. These colors create high contrast and vibrant designs, making them perfect for attention-grabbing elements and dynamic visuals.

#16101d Original
#171e10

#16101d Analogic Palette

The Analogic Palette consists of colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. These colors typically create harmonious and subtle designs, often used to evoke calmness and unity in your visual projects.

#16101d Original
#1d101e
#10111e
#1e1017
#10171e
#1e1011
#101e1d

#16101d Triadic Palette

The Triadic Palette is made up of three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. This combination provides a vibrant and balanced color scheme, often used for dynamic and energetic designs while maintaining harmony.

#16101d Original
#1e1710
#101e17

#16101d Quad Palette

The Quad Palette, also known as tetradic, consists of four colors evenly spaced on the color wheel. This combination offers a diverse and bold color scheme, ideal for creating rich, complex designs with multiple accents while still maintaining balance.

#16101d Original
#1e1011
#171e10
#101e1d

Color Blindness Simulation for #16101d

Colors are perceived differently by individuals with various forms of color blindness. Use the dropdown below to see how this color may look through the eyes of someone with color vision deficiency. Explore how Corbeau (#16101d) might appear to people with different visual experiences, and gain deeper insights into color accessibility for your designs!

Each color box displays a "Friendly" or "Not Friendly" tag in the bottom-right corner. A "Friendly" tag indicates that the color difference is distinguishable to individuals with the specific type of color blindness. Conversely, a "Not Friendly" tag means that the color difference might not be distinguishable, potentially causing accessibility issues in your design.

Normal Vision

Deuteranopia (Green Weakness)

Friendly

Protanopia (Red Weakness)

Friendly

Tritanopia (Blue-Yellow Weakness)

Friendly

Achromatopsia (Total Color Blindness)

Friendly

Color Harmonies for #16101d

Color harmonies refer to the visually pleasing combinations of colors that are derived from specific relationships on the color wheel. These harmonious schemes, such as complementary, triadic, and analogous colors, create a balanced and engaging visual experience in design.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tetradic (Quad)

#16101D Nearby Colors

A handful of colors just a step away from #16101D — each one nudges the brightness, richness, or shade a little while still feeling like the same color. Use the buttons on any swatch to copy its hex or open its full color page.

#222222 Lead
#000011 Obsidian Shard
#332233 Voodoo
#111122 Corbeau
#111111 Dreamless Sleep
#221122 Shot in the Dark
#110022 Midnight Monarch

Colors Similar to #16101d

These colors are close neighbours of #16101D in the RGB color space. Each subtle variation can produce a noticeably different mood in your design while remaining harmonious with the original Blue tone.

#17101d Glossy Black
#16111d Back in Black
#16101e Corbeau
#15101d Corbeau
#160f1d Corbeau
#16101c Violet Void
#27101d Black Cherry
#16211d Underworld
#16102e Midnight Monarch
#05101d Midnight Edition
#16001d Shot in the Dark
#16100c Balsamico

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Explore Vibrant Images Featuring Corbeau (#16101d)

Discover a vibrant gallery of images that not only showcase the captivating hue of Corbeau, but also embody its unique mood and personality. Each carefully curated photo is selected to highlight the richness and diversity of this color, offering inspiration for design, art, and creative projects.