#17345E Hex Color

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This deep, muted navy brings a heavy, professional tone to design projects. Because of its dark saturation, it works best as a solid base for UI backgrounds or branding where authority is required. White text pops easily against this shade, ensuring high readability for body copy. The hex code for this color is #17345e, making it a reliable choice for corporate or institutional interfaces.

Questions about #17345e

What is #17345e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17345e is rgb(23, 52, 94), in HSL hsl(215, 61%, 23%) and in CMYK 76%, 45%, 0%, 63%.
What colors pair well with the deep navy of #17345e?
This shade acts as a powerful neutral, pairing best with crisp whites or soft creams for maximum readability. For a more sophisticated palette, accent #17345e with gold or sage to balance its heavy, professional tone.
Is #17345e readable on white or black?
#17345e has a 12.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.68:1 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.