#171E28 Hex Color
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Darker and grayer than navy, #171e28 sits close to charcoal with a faint blue undertone. That low saturation keeps it subdued, which suits dark mode backgrounds and serious interface work. White text reaches about 16.8:1 contrast against it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with rust or amber accents to offset the cool cast.
Questions about #171e28
What is #171e28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #171e28 is rgb(23, 30, 40), in HSL hsl(215, 27%, 12%) and in CMYK 42%, 25%, 0%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #171e28?
Is #171e28 readable on white or black?
#171e28 has a 16.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.