#172A4A
Dark Blue
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About #172A4A Dark Blue
#172A4A is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 42 green, and 74 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 218°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 19%.
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 #172A4A in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
218°
Hue
53%
Saturation
19%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172A4A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172A4A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172A4A on White
Contrast Ratio14.32:1
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Aa#172A4A on Black
Contrast Ratio1.47:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172A4A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172A4A |
| RGB | rgb(23, 42, 74) |
| HSL | hsl(218, 53%, 19%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 42, 74 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 16.5%, 29.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 69%, 43%, 0%, 71% |
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