Dark Cyan

The color #172A27 is a dark cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 42, 39 and HSL values of 171°, 29%, 13%.

Color Values for #172A27

Below are the different color format representations for #172A27. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#172A27
RGB:
rgb(23,42,39) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(171,29%,13%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(45%, 0%, 7%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #172A27

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #172A27. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 16.5%
Blue: 15.3%

Contrast Analysis for #172A27

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 #172A27

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #172A27

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

Complementary Colors for #172A27

The complementary color for #172A27 is #2B181A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #172A27

The analogous colors for #172A27 are #182B1E and #18242B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #172A27

The triadic colors for #172A27 are #28182B and #2B2818. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #172A27

These are the darker variations of #172A27. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #12221F and #0E1917. This progression shows how #172A27 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #172A27

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #455552 and #747F7D. This progression shows how #172A27. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #172A27

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #172A27. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #172A27

Companies and brands that incorporate #172A27 in their visual identity.

#172A27 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #172A27. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #172A27 is a dark cyan with RGB values of 23, 42, 39 and HSL values of 171°, 29%, 13%.

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