Dark Cyan

The color #174A42 is a dark cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 74, 66 and HSL values of 171°, 53%, 19%.

Color Values for #174A42

Below are the different color format representations for #174A42. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#174A42
RGB:
rgb(23,74,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(171,53%,19%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(69%, 0%, 11%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #174A42

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #174A42. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 29%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #174A42

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 #174A42

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #174A42

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

Complementary Colors for #174A42

The complementary color for #174A42 is #4A171E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #174A42

The analogous colors for #174A42 are #174A29 and #17384A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #174A42

The triadic colors for #174A42 are #42174A and #4A4217. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #174A42

These are the darker variations of #174A42. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #123B35 and #0E2C28. This progression shows how #174A42 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #174A42

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #456E68 and #74928E. This progression shows how #174A42. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #174A42

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #174A42. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #174A42

Companies and brands that incorporate #174A42 in their visual identity.

#174A42 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #174A42. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #174A42 is a dark cyan with RGB values of 23, 74, 66 and HSL values of 171°, 53%, 19%.

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