Blue

The color #174EA1 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 23, 78, 161 and HSL values of 216°, 75%, 36%.

Color Values for #174EA1

Below are the different color format representations for #174EA1. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#174EA1
RGB:
rgb(23,78,161) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(216,75%,36%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(86%, 52%, 0%, 37%) Copied!

Color Composition of #174EA1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #174EA1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 9%
Green: 30.6%
Blue: 63.1%

Contrast Analysis for #174EA1

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 #174EA1

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #174EA1

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

Complementary Colors for #174EA1

The complementary color for #174EA1 is #A16A17. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #174EA1

The analogous colors for #174EA1 are #1793A1 and #2517A1. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #174EA1

The triadic colors for #174EA1 are #A1174E and #4EA117. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #174EA1

These are the darker variations of #174EA1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #123E81 and #0E2F61. This progression shows how #174EA1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #174EA1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #4571B4 and #7495C7. This progression shows how #174EA1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #174EA1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #174EA1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #174EA1

Companies and brands that incorporate #174EA1 in their visual identity.

#174EA1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #174EA1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #174EA1 is a blue with RGB values of 23, 78, 161 and HSL values of 216°, 75%, 36%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #174EA1 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.