#172226
Dark Blue
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About #172226 Dark Blue
#172226 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 34 green, and 38 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 196°, saturation of 25%, and lightness of 12%.
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 #172226 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
196°
Hue
25%
Saturation
12%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172226 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172226 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172226 on White
Contrast Ratio16.24:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#172226 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.29:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172226 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172226 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 34, 38) |
| HSL | hsl(196, 25%, 12%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 34, 38 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 13.3%, 14.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 39%, 11%, 0%, 85% |
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