#172E28
Dark Cyan
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About #172E28 Dark Cyan
#172E28 is a dark cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 46 green, and 40 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 164°, saturation of 33%, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
164°
Hue
33%
Saturation
14%
Lightness
Dark Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172E28 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172E28 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172E28 on White
Contrast Ratio14.4:1
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Aa#172E28 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.46:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172E28 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172E28 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 46, 40) |
| HSL | hsl(164, 33%, 14%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 46, 40 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 18.0%, 15.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 50%, 0%, 13%, 82% |
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