#171E82 Hex Color
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#171e82 is a dark, cool blue with strong saturation and a slightly violet undertone. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, controlled feel suited to finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 13.6:1 contrast. The hex code #171e82 also works well with burgundy accents.
Questions about #171e82
What is #171e82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #171e82 is rgb(23, 30, 130), in HSL hsl(236, 70%, 30%) and in CMYK 82%, 77%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #171e82?
The #171e82 hex color pairs well with burgundy for a formal, slightly richer palette, while soft cream adds warmth without weakening its authority in brand systems. Use burgundy sparingly for buttons, rules, or small graphic accents.
Is #171e82 readable on white or black?
#171e82 has a 13.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.54:1 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.