#171189 Hex Color
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This deep, saturated blue carries an imposing, professional weight ideal for authoritative brand palettes. It functions best as a dominant base or a grounding element in dark mode interfaces. Because #171189 offers high contrast against white text, it remains legible even in small type. Pair it with soft gold accents to cut through the gloom and add a touch of sophisticated, unexpected luxury to your design.
Questions about #171189
What is #171189 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #171189 is rgb(23, 17, 137), in HSL hsl(243, 78%, 30%) and in CMYK 83%, 88%, 0%, 46%.
How can I effectively use #171189 in a web interface?
#171189 works exceptionally well as a grounding base for dark mode designs because it offers high legibility against white text. Use it to establish hierarchy and authority, but consider balancing its heavy weight by incorporating metallic accents like soft gold.
What colors pair well with #171189?
Is #171189 readable on white or black?
#171189 has a 14.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.