Federal blue
#16166B  ·  hsl(240, 65.89%, 25.29%)
Tints & Shades
#05051B
#09092B
#0C0C3B
#0F0F4B
#13135B
#16166B
#20209A
#2929CA
#5151DB
#8181E5
#B0B0EF
Color Values
Hex #16166B
RGB 22, 22, 107
HSL hsl(240, 65.89%, 25.29%)
CMYK 79%, 79%, 0%, 58%
CSS Variable
--color-federal-blue: #16166B;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
15.43:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ✅
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
1.36:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ❌ AAA ❌
About this color

Federal blue — In the blue family, Federal Blue deepens like midnight skies. Its bold, authoritative hue anchors sophisticated decor or professional, nautical design palettes.

✨ Zarighar Bridal & Textile Studio Exclusive Feature

Preview how Federal blue looks across luxury bridal fabrics, metallic embellishments, and South Asian wedding venue lighting — combined in one view.

Pure Katan / Banarsi Silk  +  ☀️ Daylight
✨ Multi-Piece Styling

Pair Federal blue as the primary bridal piece with culturally harmonized Dupatta, Groom Sherwani, and Turban accents:

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🧵 Atelier 3D Physics · دھوپ چھاؤں

Tactile Fabric Physics & Complexion Harmony

Simulate how Federal blue reflects and moves on pure South Asian luxury silks, sweep the spotlight angle, and evaluate resonance against skin undertones.

✨ Weave in Dhoop Chhaon Compare →
High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
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Spotlight 135°
🪞 Rang & Roop · رنگ و روپ

Complexion Resonance

Test how Federal blue harmonizes with South Asian skin undertones under venue lighting.

96 / 100
Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
Draped Fabric

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Shop This Shade in Our Collection

Explore hand-crafted bridal lehengas, formal suits, pishwas, and coordinates featuring Federal blue and harmonious palette tones from our catalog.

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✨ Bespoke Atelier Service

Bring Federal blue to Life in Haute Couture

Enamored by this exact hue? Our master dyers and artisans at Zarighar can formulate custom-dyed pure silks, raw fabrics, velvets, and hand-embroidery in Federal blue (#16166B) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.

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Connect directly with Zarighar's bridal colorists to discuss custom fabric dyeing, silhouette pairings, and embellishment matching.

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Physical Fabric Swatch Sample

Request a physical swatched sample card dyed in Federal blue in Pure Katan Silk, Raw Silk, or Velvet dispatched to your door.

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Atelier Fabric Spec Sheet

Generate an official archival A4 PDF specification sheet with fabric metrics, Zari finish, and scannable QR code.

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Occasion Harmony: Qawwali & Soirée

Intimate velvet baithak, midnight kuhl blue, deep jewel tones, and candlelight gold wirework.

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