#172E73
Blue
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About #172E73 Blue
#172E73 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 46 green, and 115 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 225°, saturation of 67%, and lightness of 27%.
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
225°
Hue
67%
Saturation
27%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172E73 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172E73 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172E73 on White
Contrast Ratio12.54:1
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Aa#172E73 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.67:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172E73 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172E73 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 46, 115) |
| HSL | hsl(225, 67%, 27%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 46, 115 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 18.0%, 45.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 80%, 60%, 0%, 55% |
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