#172027 Hex Color
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#172027 is a very dark, muted blue-gray with dusty, ashy undertones and almost no visual brightness. Its serious, controlled mood suits security, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Use the hex code as a dominant dark background with white text. It reaches about a 16.5:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #172027
What is #172027 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #172027 is rgb(23, 32, 39), in HSL hsl(206, 26%, 12%) and in CMYK 41%, 18%, 0%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #172027 in a palette?
#172027 pairs well with soft white for clear contrast, muted teal for a restrained cool palette, and burgundy for warmer emphasis while keeping its serious character intact in interfaces and brand systems. Use the dark shade as the dominant base and brighter colors as accents.
Is #172027 readable on white or black?
#172027 has a 16.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.