#171D2B Hex Color
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Dark, inky, almost grey. #171d2b sits a step above black, with just enough blue to keep it from feeling flat. The hex code works best as a dominant base for dark interfaces and moody branding, where white text reaches about 16.8:1 contrast. Pair it with muted amber or burgundy accents. Against stark white, its depth fades.
Questions about #171d2b
What is #171d2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #171d2b is rgb(23, 29, 43), in HSL hsl(222, 30%, 13%) and in CMYK 47%, 33%, 0%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #171d2b?
Warm, muted accents work best against #171d2b. Try burgundy or soft amber to offset its grey-blue cast. Cool pastels tend to vanish against it.
Does #171d2b read as blue or grey?
Grey, mostly. Its low saturation and low lightness pull it toward charcoal, and the blue only shows once lighter colors sit next to it.
Is #171d2b readable on white or black?
#171d2b has a 16.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.