Dark Cyan

The color #172B26 is a dark cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 43, 38 and HSL values of 165°, 30%, 13%.

Color Values for #172B26

Below are the different color format representations for #172B26. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#172B26
RGB:
rgb(23,43,38) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(165,30%,13%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(47%, 0%, 12%, 83%) Copied!

Color Composition of #172B26

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #172B26. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 16.9%
Blue: 14.9%

Contrast Analysis for #172B26

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 #172B26

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #172B26

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

Complementary Colors for #172B26

The complementary color for #172B26 is #2B171C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #172B26

The analogous colors for #172B26 are #172B1C and #17262B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #172B26

The triadic colors for #172B26 are #26172B and #2B2617. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #172B26

These are the darker variations of #172B26. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #12221E and #0E1A17. This progression shows how #172B26 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #172B26

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #455551 and #74807D. This progression shows how #172B26. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #172B26

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #172B26. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #172B26

Companies and brands that incorporate #172B26 in their visual identity.

#172B26 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #172B26. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #172B26 is a dark cyan with RGB values of 23, 43, 38 and HSL values of 165°, 30%, 13%.

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