#172D49 Hex Color
A serious and composed dusty navy
A dusty, unsaturated navy, #172d49 carries a serious and dim character. It offers an excellent 13.9:1 contrast ratio with white, making it a functional choice for UI backgrounds in security or finance. Use this hex code as a dominant base rather than an accent, as its deep, cold hue can appear flat when used in small, isolated elements.
Questions about #172d49
What is #172d49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #172d49 is rgb(23, 45, 73), in HSL hsl(214, 52%, 19%) and in CMYK 68%, 38%, 0%, 71%.
Which color schemes work best with #172d49?
Because of its deep, unsaturated character, #172d49 works beautifully alongside off-white or soft, muted grays to maintain a professional balance. To avoid making the design look too flat, pair it with subtle, warm highlights rather than pure, bright colors.
Is #172d49 readable on white or black?
#172d49 has a 13.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.