#172120
Dark Cyan
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About #172120 Dark Cyan
#172120 is a dark cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 33 green, and 32 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 174°, saturation of 18%, and lightness of 11%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #172120 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
174°
Hue
18%
Saturation
11%
Lightness
Dark Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172120 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172120 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172120 on White
Contrast Ratio16.47:1
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Aa#172120 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.27:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172120 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172120 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 33, 32) |
| HSL | hsl(174, 18%, 11%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 33, 32 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 12.9%, 12.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 30%, 0%, 3%, 87% |
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