#174A40
Dark Cyan
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About #174A40 Dark Cyan
#174A40 is a dark cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 74 green, and 64 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 168°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 19%.
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 #174A40 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
168°
Hue
53%
Saturation
19%
Lightness
Dark Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #174A40 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #174A40 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#174A40 on White
Contrast Ratio10.05:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#174A40 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.09:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #174A40 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #174A40 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 74, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(168, 53%, 19%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 74, 64 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 29.0%, 25.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 69%, 0%, 14%, 71% |
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