#171638 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated indigo carries a cold, serious weight that reads as authoritative and stable. Because it sits on the darker end of the spectrum, #171638 functions best as a dominant base for moody UI backgrounds or professional branding. It offers high contrast for white text, ensuring accessibility for body copy. The hex code for this shade is #171638.
Questions about #171638
What is #171638 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #171638 is rgb(23, 22, 56), in HSL hsl(242, 44%, 15%) and in CMYK 59%, 61%, 0%, 78%.
How should I use #171638 in UI design projects?
#171638 functions best as a dominant dark background or a stable primary color for professional branding. It offers exceptional contrast when paired with crisp white text, ensuring your body copy remains readable while maintaining a sophisticated, authoritative visual weight.
What colors pair well with the deep indigo of #171638?
Is #171638 readable on white or black?
#171638 has a 17.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.