Dark Blue

The color #172138 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 33, 56 and HSL values of 222°, 42%, 15%.

Color Values for #172138

Below are the different color format representations for #172138. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#172138
RGB:
rgb(23,33,56) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(222,42%,15%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(59%, 41%, 0%, 78%) Copied!

Color Composition of #172138

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #172138. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 12.9%
Blue: 22%

Contrast Analysis for #172138

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 #172138

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #172138

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

Complementary Colors for #172138

The complementary color for #172138 is #362D16. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #172138

The analogous colors for #172138 are #163036 and #1D1636. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #172138

The triadic colors for #172138 are #361620 and #203616. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #172138

These are the darker variations of #172138. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #121A2D and #0E1422. This progression shows how #172138 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #172138

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #454D60 and #747A88. This progression shows how #172138. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #172138

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #172138. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #172138

Companies and brands that incorporate #172138 in their visual identity.

#172138 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #172138. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #172138 is a dark blue with RGB values of 23, 33, 56 and HSL values of 222°, 42%, 15%.

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