#172C45
Dark Blue
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About #172C45 Dark Blue
#172C45 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 44 green, and 69 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 213°, saturation of 50%, and lightness of 18%.
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 #172C45 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
213°
Hue
50%
Saturation
18%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172C45 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172C45 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172C45 on White
Contrast Ratio14.16:1
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Aa#172C45 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.48:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172C45 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172C45 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 44, 69) |
| HSL | hsl(213, 50%, 18%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 44, 69 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 17.3%, 27.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 67%, 36%, 0%, 73% |
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