#172A36
Dark Blue
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About #172A36 Dark Blue
#172A36 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 42 green, and 54 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 203°, saturation of 40%, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
203°
Hue
40%
Saturation
15%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172A36 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172A36 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172A36 on White
Contrast Ratio14.78:1
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Aa#172A36 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.42:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172A36 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172A36 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 42, 54) |
| HSL | hsl(203, 40%, 15%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 42, 54 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 16.5%, 21.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 57%, 22%, 0%, 79% |
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