Dark Blue

The color #171B59 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 27, 89 and HSL values of 236°, 59%, 22%.

Color Values for #171B59

Below are the different color format representations for #171B59. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#171B59
RGB:
rgb(23,27,89) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(236,59%,22%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(74%, 70%, 0%, 65%) Copied!

Color Composition of #171B59

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #171B59. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 10.6%
Blue: 34.9%

Contrast Analysis for #171B59

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 #171B59

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #171B59

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

Complementary Colors for #171B59

The complementary color for #171B59 is #595517. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #171B59

The analogous colors for #171B59 are #173D59 and #341759. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #171B59

The triadic colors for #171B59 are #59171B and #1B5917. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #171B59

These are the darker variations of #171B59. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #121647 and #0E1035. This progression shows how #171B59 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #171B59

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #45497A and #74769B. This progression shows how #171B59. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #171B59

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #171B59. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #171B59

Companies and brands that incorporate #171B59 in their visual identity.

#171B59 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #171B59. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #171B59 is a dark blue with RGB values of 23, 27, 89 and HSL values of 236°, 59%, 22%.

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