Dark Blue

The color #12172A is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 18, 23, 42 and HSL values of 228°, 40%, 12%.

Color Values for #12172A

Below are the different color format representations for #12172A. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#12172A
RGB:
rgb(18,23,42) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(228,40%,12%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(57%, 45%, 0%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #12172A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #12172A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 7.1%
Green: 9%
Blue: 16.5%

Contrast Analysis for #12172A

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #12172A

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #12172A

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #12172A

The complementary color for #12172A is #2B2612. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #12172A

The analogous colors for #12172A are #12232B and #1A122B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #12172A

The triadic colors for #12172A are #2B1217 and #172B12. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #12172A

These are the darker variations of #12172A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #0E1222 and #0B0E19. This progression shows how #12172A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #12172A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #414555 and #71747F. This progression shows how #12172A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #12172A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #12172A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #12172A

Companies and brands that incorporate #12172A in their visual identity.

#12172A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #12172A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #12172A is a dark blue with RGB values of 18, 23, 42 and HSL values of 228°, 40%, 12%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #12172A including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.