#174E72
Blue
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RGB
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About #174E72 Blue
#174E72 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 78 green, and 114 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 204°, saturation of 66%, and lightness of 27%.
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 #174E72 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
204°
Hue
66%
Saturation
27%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #174E72 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #174E72 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#174E72 on White
Contrast Ratio8.86:1
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Aa#174E72 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.37:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #174E72 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #174E72 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 78, 114) |
| HSL | hsl(204, 66%, 27%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 78, 114 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 30.6%, 44.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 80%, 32%, 0%, 55% |
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