#172A4F
Dark Blue
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About #172A4F Dark Blue
#172A4F is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 42 green, and 79 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 220°, saturation of 55%, and lightness of 20%.
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 #172A4F in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
220°
Hue
55%
Saturation
20%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172A4F based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172A4F against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172A4F on White
Contrast Ratio14.18:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#172A4F on Black
Contrast Ratio1.48:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172A4F across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172A4F |
| RGB | rgb(23, 42, 79) |
| HSL | hsl(220, 55%, 20%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 42, 79 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 16.5%, 31.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 71%, 47%, 0%, 69% |
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