Dark Cyan

The color #172A36 is a dark cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 42, 54 and HSL values of 203°, 40%, 15%.

Color Values for #172A36

Below are the different color format representations for #172A36. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#172A36
RGB:
rgb(23,42,54) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(203,40%,15%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(57%, 22%, 0%, 79%) Copied!

Color Composition of #172A36

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #172A36. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 16.5%
Blue: 21.2%

Contrast Analysis for #172A36

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 #172A36

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #172A36

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

Complementary Colors for #172A36

The complementary color for #172A36 is #362317. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #172A36

The analogous colors for #172A36 are #173632 and #171B36. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #172A36

The triadic colors for #172A36 are #36172A and #2A3617. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #172A36

These are the darker variations of #172A36. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #12222B and #0E1920. This progression shows how #172A36 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #172A36

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #45555E and #747F86. This progression shows how #172A36. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #172A36

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #172A36. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #172A36

Companies and brands that incorporate #172A36 in their visual identity.

#172A36 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #172A36. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #172A36 is a dark cyan with RGB values of 23, 42, 54 and HSL values of 203°, 40%, 15%.

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