#172272
Blue
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RGB
HSL
About #172272 Blue
#172272 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 34 green, and 114 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 233°, saturation of 66%, and lightness of 27%.
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 #172272 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
233°
Hue
66%
Saturation
27%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172272 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172272 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172272 on White
Contrast Ratio13.92:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#172272 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.51:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172272 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172272 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 34, 114) |
| HSL | hsl(233, 66%, 27%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 34, 114 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 13.3%, 44.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 80%, 70%, 0%, 55% |
Related Palettes
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