#172849 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty navy projects serious authority and stability. With its very low saturation and dark, cool tone, hex code #172849 works well as a dominant base for corporate branding or moody dark mode interfaces. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it remains highly legible for UI design. Pair it with soft cream accents to prevent the color from feeling too austere.
Questions about #172849
What is #172849 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #172849 is rgb(23, 40, 73), in HSL hsl(220, 52%, 19%) and in CMYK 68%, 45%, 0%, 71%.
Does #172849 work well for dark mode interfaces?
#172849 is an excellent choice for dark mode UI because its dark, muted tone reduces eye strain compared to pure black. It offers high readability for white or light gray text while maintaining a sophisticated, modern appearance.
What colors pair best with #172849?
Is #172849 readable on white or black?
#172849 has a 14.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.