#172C31
Dark Blue
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About #172C31 Dark Blue
#172C31 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 44 green, and 49 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 192°, 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 #172C31 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
192°
Hue
36%
Saturation
14%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172C31 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172C31 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172C31 on White
Contrast Ratio14.57:1
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Aa#172C31 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.44:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172C31 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172C31 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 44, 49) |
| HSL | hsl(192, 36%, 14%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 44, 49 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 17.3%, 19.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 53%, 10%, 0%, 81% |
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