#103173 Hex Color
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#103173 is a dark, saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its low lightness suits interfaces and branding that need a serious, dependable feel. Pair it with burgundy or warm ivory for contrast without losing its authority. Use the hex code #103173 as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 12.3:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #103173
What is #103173 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #103173 is rgb(16, 49, 115), in HSL hsl(220, 76%, 26%) and in CMYK 86%, 57%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #103173?
#103173 pairs well with warm ivory, burgundy, and muted gold because these warmer companions balance its cool violet-blue character, soften its authority, and create contrast without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright.
Where can #103173 work well in a design?
#103173 works well as a dominant interface background, navigation color, or branding tone where a serious, dependable impression matters and white text is needed for strong readability across screens and layouts.
Is #103173 readable on white or black?
#103173 has a 12.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.70:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.