#17247A Hex Color
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This dark, cool blue carries a heavy and authoritative presence. Because of its deep saturation, #17247a functions well as a stable background for corporate dashboards or tech interfaces. It offers high contrast for white text, making it a functional choice for accessibility. Use this hex code sparingly as an accent to avoid overwhelming your design, as its density can feel slightly gloomy at full screen.
Questions about #17247a
What is #17247a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17247a is rgb(23, 36, 122), in HSL hsl(232, 68%, 28%) and in CMYK 81%, 70%, 0%, 52%.
Where should I use the #17247a hex color in a design?
#17247a serves best as a grounding element for corporate dashboards or tech-focused UI components where authority is required. Because of its intense density, apply it sparingly as an accent color or a focused sidebar background to prevent it from feeling overwhelming or gloomy at full scale.
Is #17247a readable on white or black?
#17247a has a 13.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.