Blue

The color #174CB5 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 76, 181 and HSL values of 220°, 77%, 40%.

Color Values for #174CB5

Below are the different color format representations for #174CB5. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#174CB5
RGB:
rgb(23,76,181) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(220,77%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(87%, 58%, 0%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #174CB5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #174CB5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 29.8%
Blue: 71%

Contrast Analysis for #174CB5

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 #174CB5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #174CB5

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

Complementary Colors for #174CB5

The complementary color for #174CB5 is #B58017. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #174CB5

The analogous colors for #174CB5 are #179AB5 and #3217B5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #174CB5

The triadic colors for #174CB5 are #B5174C and #4CB517. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #174CB5

These are the darker variations of #174CB5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #123D91 and #0E2E6D. This progression shows how #174CB5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #174CB5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #4570C4 and #7494D3. This progression shows how #174CB5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #174CB5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #174CB5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #174CB5

Companies and brands that incorporate #174CB5 in their visual identity.

#174CB5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #174CB5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #174CB5 is a blue with RGB values of 23, 76, 181 and HSL values of 220°, 77%, 40%.

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