#173089 Hex Color
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Dark and saturated, #173089 is a cool blue with a serious, controlled presence. Its deep value suggests trust, security, and authority without the near-black heaviness of some navy tones. The hex code works well as a dominant UI background or corporate base, while white text remains highly legible at about 11.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #173089
What is #173089 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #173089 is rgb(23, 48, 137), in HSL hsl(227, 71%, 31%) and in CMYK 83%, 65%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #173089?
#173089 pairs well with burgundy, muted gold, or warm off-white because those warmer tones soften its cool, saturated base without weakening its formal character; use one as an accent rather than adding several strong colors to the same layout.
Is #173089 readable on white or black?
#173089 has a 11.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.82:1 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.