#172A3B
Dark Blue
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About #172A3B Dark Blue
#172A3B is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 42 green, and 59 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 208°, saturation of 44%, and lightness of 16%.
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 #172A3B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
208°
Hue
44%
Saturation
16%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172A3B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172A3B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172A3B on White
Contrast Ratio14.68:1
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Aa#172A3B on Black
Contrast Ratio1.43:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172A3B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172A3B |
| RGB | rgb(23, 42, 59) |
| HSL | hsl(208, 44%, 16%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 42, 59 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 16.5%, 23.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 61%, 29%, 0%, 77% |
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