Dark Cyan

The color #173B40 is a dark cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 59, 64 and HSL values of 187°, 47%, 17%.

Color Values for #173B40

Below are the different color format representations for #173B40. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#173B40
RGB:
rgb(23,59,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(187,47%,17%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(64%, 8%, 0%, 75%) Copied!

Color Composition of #173B40

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #173B40. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 23.1%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #173B40

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 #173B40

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #173B40

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

Complementary Colors for #173B40

The complementary color for #173B40 is #401C17. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #173B40

The analogous colors for #173B40 are #174030 and #172740. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #173B40

The triadic colors for #173B40 are #40173B and #3B4017. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #173B40

These are the darker variations of #173B40. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #122F33 and #0E2326. This progression shows how #173B40 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #173B40

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #456266 and #74898C. This progression shows how #173B40. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #173B40

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #173B40. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #173B40

Companies and brands that incorporate #173B40 in their visual identity.

#173B40 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #173B40. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #173B40 is a dark cyan with RGB values of 23, 59, 64 and HSL values of 187°, 47%, 17%.

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