Blue

The color #173C6E is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 60, 110 and HSL values of 214°, 65%, 26%.

Color Values for #173C6E

Below are the different color format representations for #173C6E. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#173C6E
RGB:
rgb(23,60,110) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(214,65%,26%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(79%, 45%, 0%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #173C6E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #173C6E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 23.5%
Blue: 43.1%

Contrast Analysis for #173C6E

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 #173C6E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #173C6E

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

Complementary Colors for #173C6E

The complementary color for #173C6E is #6D4817. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #173C6E

The analogous colors for #173C6E are #17686D and #1D176D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #173C6E

The triadic colors for #173C6E are #6D173D and #3D6D17. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #173C6E

These are the darker variations of #173C6E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #123058 and #0E2442. This progression shows how #173C6E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #173C6E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #45638B and #748AA8. This progression shows how #173C6E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #173C6E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #173C6E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #173C6E

Companies and brands that incorporate #173C6E in their visual identity.

#173C6E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #173C6E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #173C6E is a blue with RGB values of 23, 60, 110 and HSL values of 214°, 65%, 26%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #173C6E including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.