#172E82
Blue
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RGB
HSL
About #172E82 Blue
#172E82 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 46 green, and 130 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 227°, saturation of 70%, and lightness of 30%.
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 #172E82 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
227°
Hue
70%
Saturation
30%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #172E82 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #172E82 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#172E82 on White
Contrast Ratio12:1
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Aa#172E82 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.75:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #172E82 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #172E82 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 46, 130) |
| HSL | hsl(227, 70%, 30%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 46, 130 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 18.0%, 51.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 82%, 65%, 0%, 49% |
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