Dark Cyan

The color #173C52 is a dark cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 60, 82 and HSL values of 202°, 56%, 21%.

Color Values for #173C52

Below are the different color format representations for #173C52. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#173C52
RGB:
rgb(23,60,82) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(202,56%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(72%, 27%, 0%, 68%) Copied!

Color Composition of #173C52

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #173C52. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 23.5%
Blue: 32.2%

Contrast Analysis for #173C52

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 #173C52

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #173C52

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

Complementary Colors for #173C52

The complementary color for #173C52 is #542E18. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #173C52

The analogous colors for #173C52 are #18544C and #182054. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #173C52

The triadic colors for #173C52 are #54183E and #3E5418. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #173C52

These are the darker variations of #173C52. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #123042 and #0E2431. This progression shows how #173C52 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #173C52

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #456375 and #748A97. This progression shows how #173C52. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #173C52

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #173C52. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #173C52

Companies and brands that incorporate #173C52 in their visual identity.

#173C52 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #173C52. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #173C52 is a dark cyan with RGB values of 23, 60, 82 and HSL values of 202°, 56%, 21%.

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