#172B8A
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About #172B8A Blue
#172B8A is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 43 green, and 138 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 230°, saturation of 71%, and lightness of 32%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
230°
Hue
71%
Saturation
32%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172B8A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172B8A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172B8A on White
Contrast Ratio12.01:1
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Aa#172B8A on Black
Contrast Ratio1.75:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172B8A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172B8A |
| RGB | rgb(23, 43, 138) |
| HSL | hsl(230, 71%, 32%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 43, 138 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 16.9%, 54.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 83%, 69%, 0%, 46% |
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