#173CB5
Blue
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RGB
HSL
About #173CB5 Blue
#173CB5 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 60 green, and 181 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 226°, saturation of 77%, and lightness of 40%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #173CB5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
226°
Hue
77%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #173CB5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #173CB5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#173CB5 on White
Contrast Ratio8.94:1
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Aa#173CB5 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.35:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #173CB5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #173CB5 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 60, 181) |
| HSL | hsl(226, 77%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 60, 181 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 23.5%, 71.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 87%, 67%, 0%, 29% |
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