#172A69
Blue
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RGB
HSL
About #172A69 Blue
#172A69 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 42 green, and 105 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 226°, saturation of 64%, and lightness of 25%.
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 #172A69 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
226°
Hue
64%
Saturation
25%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172A69 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172A69 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172A69 on White
Contrast Ratio13.36:1
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Aa#172A69 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.57:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172A69 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172A69 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 42, 105) |
| HSL | hsl(226, 64%, 25%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 42, 105 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 16.5%, 41.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 78%, 60%, 0%, 59% |
Related Palettes
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