Blue

The color #172E73 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 46, 115 and HSL values of 225°, 67%, 27%.

Color Values for #172E73

Below are the different color format representations for #172E73. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#172E73
RGB:
rgb(23,46,115) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(225,67%,27%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(80%, 60%, 0%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #172E73

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #172E73. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 18%
Blue: 45.1%

Contrast Analysis for #172E73

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 #172E73

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #172E73

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

Complementary Colors for #172E73

The complementary color for #172E73 is #735C17. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #172E73

The analogous colors for #172E73 are #175C73 and #2E1773. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #172E73

The triadic colors for #172E73 are #73172E and #2E7317. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #172E73

These are the darker variations of #172E73. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #12255C and #0E1C45. This progression shows how #172E73 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #172E73

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #45588F and #7482AB. This progression shows how #172E73. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #172E73

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #172E73. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #172E73

Companies and brands that incorporate #172E73 in their visual identity.

#172E73 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #172E73. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #172E73 is a blue with RGB values of 23, 46, 115 and HSL values of 225°, 67%, 27%.

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