#171440 Hex Color
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Dark mode interfaces and night sky themes are where #171440 earns its keep. This indigo-leaning navy is very dark and low in saturation, so it reads as depth rather than color. White text hits about 17.3:1 contrast on it, which makes the hex code a safe base for body copy in dark UI. It flatters muted gold or burgundy accents when plain black feels too flat.
Questions about #171440
What is #171440 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #171440 is rgb(23, 20, 64), in HSL hsl(244, 52%, 16%) and in CMYK 64%, 69%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #171440?
Muted gold, dusty rose, or burgundy bring out its purple undertone. Cool grays and slate work for quieter palettes, while bright orange tends to clash with its gloomy cast.
Is #171440 readable on white or black?
#171440 has a 17.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.