#172A40
Dark Blue
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About #172A40 Dark Blue
#172A40 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 42 green, and 64 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 212°, saturation of 47%, and lightness of 17%.
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 #172A40 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
212°
Hue
47%
Saturation
17%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172A40 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172A40 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172A40 on White
Contrast Ratio14.57:1
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Aa#172A40 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.44:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172A40 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172A40 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 42, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(212, 47%, 17%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 42, 64 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 16.5%, 25.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 64%, 34%, 0%, 75% |
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