Nightwalker
Also known as: Liberty Blue , Dark Knight , Konkikyō Blue , Lost in Sadness
Part of the blue family, Nightwalker pairs a deep base with a cool and professional presence. It belongs in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Reach for a black companion shade to give Nightwalker maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 16.50:1.
Reference
Nightwalker color codes
- HEX
- #161D3B
- RGB
- rgb(22, 29, 59)
- RGBA
- rgba(22, 29, 59, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(229, 46%, 16%)
- HSV
- hsv(229, 63%, 23%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(63%, 51%, 0%, 77%)
- LAB
- lab(11.4 5.1 -20.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(24.2% 0.058 271.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: midnightblue #191970 · ΔE 12.0
- RAL 5013: Cobalt blue #232D53 · ΔE 5.6 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Nightwalker works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Nightwalker
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Nightwalker by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 16.50:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.27:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Nightwalker background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Nightwalker
Nightwalker with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nightwalker
Nightwalker triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Dark Knight #151931 · ΔE 2.6
- Fly-by-Night #1C1E4D · ΔE 5.1
- Azulado #211D49 · ΔE 5.2
- Void #050D25 · ΔE 5.5
- Dark Soul #112255 · ΔE 6.1
- Spacescape #222255 · ΔE 6.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nightwalker is closest to Creole .
FAQ
Nightwalker FAQs
What color is Nightwalker?
Nightwalker is a dark blue with the hex code #161D3B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 229°, 46% saturation, and 16% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nightwalker?
The hex code for Nightwalker is #161D3B. In RGB it's rgb(22, 29, 59), and in CMYK it's cmyk(63%, 51%, 0%, 77%).
What colors go well with Nightwalker?
Nightwalker pairs naturally with black tones from its complementary harmony, and with orange accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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