#172E23 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #172e23 is a green with gray, ashy undertones and very low saturation. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood that suits eco, finance, pharmacy, and moody interface designs. Use the hex code #172e23 as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 14.5:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #172e23
What is #172e23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #172e23 is rgb(23, 46, 35), in HSL hsl(151, 33%, 14%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 24%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #172e23?
Pair #172e23 with warm white, sand, or muted terracotta for contrast without losing its grounded character. Soft neutrals keep the palette calm, while a restrained terracotta accent adds warmth and helps calls to action stand out.
Does #172e23 read as warm or cool?
It reads as a cool, near-black green because its low saturation is tempered by gray, ashy undertones. That restrained character supports serious, grounded layouts, especially eco, finance, pharmacy, and dark interface designs.
Is #172e23 readable on white or black?
#172e23 has a 14.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.