#172B31
Dark Blue
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About #172B31 Dark Blue
#172B31 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 43 green, and 49 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 194°, saturation of 36%, and lightness of 14%.
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 #172B31 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
194°
Hue
36%
Saturation
14%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172B31 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172B31 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172B31 on White
Contrast Ratio14.72:1
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Aa#172B31 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.43:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172B31 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172B31 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 43, 49) |
| HSL | hsl(194, 36%, 14%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 43, 49 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 16.9%, 19.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 53%, 12%, 0%, 81% |
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