#174D8A
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About #174D8A Blue
#174D8A is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 77 green, and 138 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 212°, saturation of 71%, and lightness of 32%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
212°
Hue
71%
Saturation
32%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #174D8A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #174D8A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#174D8A on White
Contrast Ratio8.52:1
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Aa#174D8A on Black
Contrast Ratio2.46:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #174D8A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #174D8A |
| RGB | rgb(23, 77, 138) |
| HSL | hsl(212, 71%, 32%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 77, 138 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 30.2%, 54.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 83%, 44%, 0%, 46% |
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