#17292F Hex Color
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#17292f is a very dark, muted blue-cyan with a cool, ashy cast and low saturation. Its matte depth suggests seriousness and mystery without the starkness of pure black. Use this hex code as a dominant background in dark interfaces, technology branding, or moody layouts. White text reaches about 15.1:1 contrast, supporting readable small body copy.
Questions about #17292f
What is #17292f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17292f is rgb(23, 41, 47), in HSL hsl(195, 34%, 14%) and in CMYK 51%, 13%, 0%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #17292f?
#17292f pairs well with pale cyan, soft cream, or muted terracotta because lighter or warmer notes separate its dark, low-saturation base without making a working palette feel harsh or flat.
Is #17292f readable on white or black?
#17292f has a 15.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.