Grayish Dark Cyan

The color #172222 is a grayish dark cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 34, 34 and HSL values of 180°, 19%, 11%.

Color Values for #172222

Below are the different color format representations for #172222. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#172222
RGB:
rgb(23,34,34) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(180,19%,11%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(32%, 0%, 0%, 87%) Copied!

Color Composition of #172222

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #172222. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 13.3%
Blue: 13.3%

Contrast Analysis for #172222

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 #172222

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #172222

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

Complementary Colors for #172222

The complementary color for #172222 is #211717. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #172222

The analogous colors for #172222 are #17211C and #171C21. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #172222

The triadic colors for #172222 are #211721 and #212117. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #172222

These are the darker variations of #172222. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #121B1B and #0E1414. This progression shows how #172222 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #172222

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #454E4E and #747A7A. This progression shows how #172222. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #172222

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #172222. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #172222

Companies and brands that incorporate #172222 in their visual identity.

#172222 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #172222. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #172222 is a grayish dark cyan with RGB values of 23, 34, 34 and HSL values of 180°, 19%, 11%.

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