#17338A Hex Color
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This dark, authoritative blue feels grounded and professional. It works well as a background for modern interfaces, as white text stands out clearly against it with an 11.2:1 contrast ratio. Designers often use this tone in corporate branding to establish immediate trust. The hex code for this shade is #17338a. Be careful using it in large, solid blocks, as its high saturation can quickly overwhelm a design.
Questions about #17338a
What is #17338a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17338a is rgb(23, 51, 138), in HSL hsl(225, 71%, 32%) and in CMYK 83%, 63%, 0%, 46%.
How can I effectively use #17338a in UI design?
#17338a works best as a strong anchor color for navigation bars or action buttons rather than large text blocks. Because of its intense saturation, pair it with plenty of white space or soft gray to prevent it from visually overwhelming the user interface.
Is #17338a readable on white or black?
#17338a has a 11.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.87:1 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.