#1709A6 Hex Color
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#1709a6 is a very dark, highly saturated blue with a slight violet cast. Its intensity gives interfaces and branding a controlled, serious feel, while its depth suits security, finance, and technology designs. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 12.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #1709a6.
Questions about #1709a6
What is #1709a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1709a6 is rgb(23, 9, 166), in HSL hsl(245, 90%, 34%) and in CMYK 86%, 95%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #1709a6?
#1709a6 pairs well with white for sharp contrast, pale gray for a restrained layout, and warm gold or coral accents that balance its cool blue-violet cast without competing with its depth. Use brighter accents sparingly so the dark base stays focused.
Is #1709a6 readable on white or black?
#1709a6 has a 12.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.