#173978
Blue
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RGB
HSL
About #173978 Blue
#173978 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 57 green, and 120 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 219°, saturation of 68%, and lightness of 28%.
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 #173978 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
219°
Hue
68%
Saturation
28%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #173978 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #173978 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#173978 on White
Contrast Ratio11.09:1
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Aa#173978 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.89:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #173978 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #173978 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 57, 120) |
| HSL | hsl(219, 68%, 28%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 57, 120 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 22.4%, 47.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 81%, 52%, 0%, 53% |
Related Palettes
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