#178BB5
Blue
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About #178BB5 Blue
#178BB5 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 23 red, 139 green, and 181 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 196°, saturation of 77%, and lightness of 40%.
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
Use #178BB5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
196°
Hue
77%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #178BB5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #178BB5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#178BB5 on White
Contrast Ratio3.89:1
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Aa#178BB5 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.4:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #178BB5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #178BB5 |
| RGB | rgb(23, 139, 181) |
| HSL | hsl(196, 77%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 23, 139, 181 |
| RGB Percent | 9.0%, 54.5%, 71.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 87%, 23%, 0%, 29% |
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