#172A5E
Dark Blue
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About #172A5E Dark Blue
#172A5E is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 42 green, and 94 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 224°, saturation of 61%, and lightness of 23%.
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 #172A5E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
224°
Hue
61%
Saturation
23%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172A5E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172A5E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172A5E on White
Contrast Ratio13.73:1
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Aa#172A5E on Black
Contrast Ratio1.53:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172A5E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172A5E |
| RGB | rgb(23, 42, 94) |
| HSL | hsl(224, 61%, 23%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 42, 94 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 16.5%, 36.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 76%, 55%, 0%, 63% |
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