#172D31
Dark Cyan
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About #172D31 Dark Cyan
#172D31 is a dark cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 45 green, and 49 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 189°, 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 #172D31 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
189°
Hue
36%
Saturation
14%
Lightness
Dark Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172D31 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172D31 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172D31 on White
Contrast Ratio14.42:1
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Aa#172D31 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.46:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172D31 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172D31 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 45, 49) |
| HSL | hsl(189, 36%, 14%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 45, 49 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 17.6%, 19.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 53%, 8%, 0%, 81% |
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