#176C8B
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About #176C8B Blue
#176C8B is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 108 green, and 139 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 196°, saturation of 72%, 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
72%
Saturation
32%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #176C8B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #176C8B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#176C8B on White
Contrast Ratio5.91:1
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Aa#176C8B on Black
Contrast Ratio3.55:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #176C8B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #176C8B |
| RGB | rgb(23, 108, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(196, 72%, 32%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 108, 139 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 42.4%, 54.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 83%, 22%, 0%, 45% |
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