#176C8A
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About #176C8A Blue
#176C8A is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 108 green, and 138 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 196°, 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
196°
Hue
71%
Saturation
32%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #176C8A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #176C8A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#176C8A on White
Contrast Ratio5.92:1
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Aa#176C8A on Black
Contrast Ratio3.55:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #176C8A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #176C8A |
| RGB | rgb(23, 108, 138) |
| HSL | hsl(196, 71%, 32%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 108, 138 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 42.4%, 54.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 83%, 22%, 0%, 46% |
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