Dark Cyan

The color #172E44 is a dark cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 46, 68 and HSL values of 209°, 49%, 18%.

Color Values for #172E44

Below are the different color format representations for #172E44. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#172E44
RGB:
rgb(23,46,68) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(209,49%,18%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(66%, 32%, 0%, 73%) Copied!

Color Composition of #172E44

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #172E44. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 18%
Blue: 26.7%

Contrast Analysis for #172E44

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 #172E44

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #172E44

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

Complementary Colors for #172E44

The complementary color for #172E44 is #442D17. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #172E44

The analogous colors for #172E44 are #174444 and #171844. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #172E44

The triadic colors for #172E44 are #44172F and #2F4417. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #172E44

These are the darker variations of #172E44. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #122536 and #0E1C29. This progression shows how #172E44 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #172E44

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #455869 and #74828F. This progression shows how #172E44. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #172E44

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #172E44. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #172E44

Companies and brands that incorporate #172E44 in their visual identity.

#172E44 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #172E44. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #172E44 is a dark cyan with RGB values of 23, 46, 68 and HSL values of 209°, 49%, 18%.

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