#172D4E
Dark Blue
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About #172D4E Dark Blue
#172D4E is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 45 green, and 78 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 216°, saturation of 54%, and lightness of 20%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
216°
Hue
54%
Saturation
20%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172D4E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172D4E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172D4E on White
Contrast Ratio13.8:1
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Aa#172D4E on Black
Contrast Ratio1.52:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172D4E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172D4E |
| RGB | rgb(23, 45, 78) |
| HSL | hsl(216, 54%, 20%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 45, 78 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 17.6%, 30.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 71%, 42%, 0%, 69% |
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