#173058 Hex Color
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This unsaturated navy leans into a dusty, somber mood. Because of its dark depth, the hex code #173058 functions best as a dominant base for corporate interfaces or moody branding. It pairs cleanly with white text, which maintains high legibility against the dark background. Use this shade when you need a professional, reliable tone without the intensity of a primary blue.
Questions about #173058
What is #173058 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #173058 is rgb(23, 48, 88), in HSL hsl(217, 59%, 22%) and in CMYK 74%, 45%, 0%, 65%.
What color palettes work best with #173058?
Because #173058 acts as a dark, neutral base, it pairs effectively with light, clean accents like cream or silver to maintain readability. Avoid overly bright neon tones, which can clash with the somber, dusty quality of this specific navy blue.
Is #173058 suitable for text-heavy corporate branding?
Yes, #173058 functions exceptionally well as a dark background for white or off-white typography, ensuring high contrast and professional clarity. Its deep, unsaturated tone provides a grounding effect that feels more established and less aggressive than standard primary blues.
Is #173058 readable on white or black?
#173058 has a 13.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.60:1 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.