#172E59
Dark Blue
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About #172E59 Dark Blue
#172E59 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 46 green, and 89 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 219°, saturation of 59%, and lightness of 22%.
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 #172E59 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
219°
Hue
59%
Saturation
22%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172E59 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172E59 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172E59 on White
Contrast Ratio13.36:1
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Aa#172E59 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.57:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172E59 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172E59 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 46, 89) |
| HSL | hsl(219, 59%, 22%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 46, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 18.0%, 34.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 74%, 48%, 0%, 65% |
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