#170A7F Hex Color
A deep, professional indigo with shadowy weight
This intense indigo carries a cool, shadowy weight that anchors dark interfaces or moody branding. Because it is highly saturated, #170a7f creates a strong, professional base for corporate design. It offers excellent legibility with white text, providing a 15.1:1 contrast ratio that works well for small body copy. Use this hex code as a background to ground lighter accents or as a primary color for serious nautical themes.
Questions about #170a7f
What is #170a7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #170a7f is rgb(23, 10, 127), in HSL hsl(247, 85%, 27%) and in CMYK 82%, 92%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair effectively with #170a7f?
Pair #170a7f with warm gold or soft cream to balance its cool, shadowy undertones and add visual interest. These lighter, warmer tones prevent the deep indigo from feeling too heavy while creating a sophisticated, high-end nautical aesthetic.
Is #170a7f readable on white or black?
#170a7f has a 15.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 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.