#172531
Dark Blue
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About #172531 Dark Blue
#172531 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 37 green, and 49 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 208°, saturation of 36%, and lightness of 14%.
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 #172531 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
208°
Hue
36%
Saturation
14%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172531 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172531 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172531 on White
Contrast Ratio15.61:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#172531 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.35:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172531 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172531 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 37, 49) |
| HSL | hsl(208, 36%, 14%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 37, 49 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 14.5%, 19.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 53%, 24%, 0%, 81% |
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