Dark Cyan

The color #172F40 is a dark cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 47, 64 and HSL values of 205°, 47%, 17%.

Color Values for #172F40

Below are the different color format representations for #172F40. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#172F40
RGB:
rgb(23,47,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(205,47%,17%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(64%, 27%, 0%, 75%) Copied!

Color Composition of #172F40

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #172F40. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 18.4%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #172F40

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 #172F40

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #172F40

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

Complementary Colors for #172F40

The complementary color for #172F40 is #402817. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #172F40

The analogous colors for #172F40 are #17403C and #171A40. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #172F40

The triadic colors for #172F40 are #40172F and #2F4017. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #172F40

These are the darker variations of #172F40. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #122633 and #0E1C26. This progression shows how #172F40 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #172F40

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #455966 and #74828C. This progression shows how #172F40. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #172F40

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #172F40. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #172F40

Companies and brands that incorporate #172F40 in their visual identity.

#172F40 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #172F40. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #172F40 is a dark cyan with RGB values of 23, 47, 64 and HSL values of 205°, 47%, 17%.

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