#17196D Hex Color
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This dark, ink-like shade sits firmly in the indigo spectrum. With its high saturation and low lightness, #17196d works as a strong base for corporate identities or moody dark mode interfaces. Because it offers immense contrast, white text remains readable against it. If you want to adjust the intensity, mixing purple can help you achieve similar hues. The hex code is #17196d.
Questions about #17196d
What is #17196d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17196d is rgb(23, 25, 109), in HSL hsl(239, 65%, 26%) and in CMYK 79%, 77%, 0%, 57%.
Is #17196d a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
#17196d functions exceptionally well as a background for light-colored or white text due to its high saturation and low lightness. It offers a professional, modern alternative to black while maintaining excellent legibility for screen reading and long-form content.
Which accent colors pair well with #17196d?
Is #17196d readable on white or black?
#17196d has a 15.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.