#173B38
Dark Cyan
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About #173B38 Dark Cyan
#173B38 is a dark cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 59 green, and 56 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 175°, saturation of 44%, and lightness of 16%.
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 #173B38 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
175°
Hue
44%
Saturation
16%
Lightness
Dark Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #173B38 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #173B38 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#173B38 on White
Contrast Ratio12.22:1
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Aa#173B38 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.72:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #173B38 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #173B38 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 59, 56) |
| HSL | hsl(175, 44%, 16%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 59, 56 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 23.1%, 22.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 61%, 0%, 5%, 77% |
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