Dark Cyan

The color #172A24 is a dark cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 42, 36 and HSL values of 161°, 29%, 13%.

Color Values for #172A24

Below are the different color format representations for #172A24. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#172A24
RGB:
rgb(23,42,36) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(161,29%,13%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(45%, 0%, 14%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #172A24

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #172A24. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 16.5%
Blue: 14.1%

Contrast Analysis for #172A24

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 #172A24

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #172A24

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

Complementary Colors for #172A24

The complementary color for #172A24 is #2B181E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #172A24

The analogous colors for #172A24 are #182B1B and #18272B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #172A24

The triadic colors for #172A24 are #25182B and #2B2518. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #172A24

These are the darker variations of #172A24. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #12221D and #0E1916. This progression shows how #172A24 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #172A24

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #455550 and #747F7C. This progression shows how #172A24. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #172A24

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #172A24. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #172A24

Companies and brands that incorporate #172A24 in their visual identity.

#172A24 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #172A24. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #172A24 is a dark cyan with RGB values of 23, 42, 36 and HSL values of 161°, 29%, 13%.

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