#172D44
Dark Blue
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About #172D44 Dark Blue
#172D44 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 45 green, and 68 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 211°, saturation of 49%, 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 #172D44 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
211°
Hue
49%
Saturation
18%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172D44 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172D44 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172D44 on White
Contrast Ratio14.04:1
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Aa#172D44 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.5:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172D44 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172D44 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 45, 68) |
| HSL | hsl(211, 49%, 18%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 45, 68 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 17.6%, 26.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 66%, 34%, 0%, 73% |
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