#172235
Dark Blue
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About #172235 Dark Blue
#172235 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 34 green, and 53 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 218°, saturation of 39%, and lightness of 15%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #172235 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
218°
Hue
39%
Saturation
15%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172235 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172235 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172235 on White
Contrast Ratio15.95:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#172235 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.32:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172235 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172235 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 34, 53) |
| HSL | hsl(218, 39%, 15%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 34, 53 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 13.3%, 20.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 57%, 36%, 0%, 79% |
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