#173940
Dark Blue
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About #173940 Dark Blue
#173940 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 57 green, and 64 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 190°, saturation of 47%, and lightness of 17%.
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 #173940 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
190°
Hue
47%
Saturation
17%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #173940 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #173940 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#173940 on White
Contrast Ratio12.38:1
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Aa#173940 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.7:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #173940 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #173940 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 57, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(190, 47%, 17%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 57, 64 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 22.4%, 25.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 64%, 11%, 0%, 75% |
Related Palettes
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