Blue

The color #172A6D is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 42, 109 and HSL values of 227°, 65%, 26%.

Color Values for #172A6D

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HEX:
#172A6D
RGB:
rgb(23,42,109) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(227,65%,26%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(79%, 61%, 0%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #172A6D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #172A6D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 16.5%
Blue: 42.7%

Contrast Analysis for #172A6D

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 #172A6D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #172A6D

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

Complementary Colors for #172A6D

The complementary color for #172A6D is #6D5B17. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #172A6D

The analogous colors for #172A6D are #17556D and #30176D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #172A6D

The triadic colors for #172A6D are #6D172A and #2A6D17. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #172A6D

These are the darker variations of #172A6D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #122257 and #0E1941. This progression shows how #172A6D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #172A6D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #45558A and #747FA7. This progression shows how #172A6D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #172A6D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #172A6D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #172A6D

Companies and brands that incorporate #172A6D in their visual identity.

#172A6D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #172A6D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #172A6D is a blue with RGB values of 23, 42, 109 and HSL values of 227°, 65%, 26%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #172A6D including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.