#173665 Hex Color
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#173665 is a dark, desaturated navy that conveys authority and stability. Because it maintains high contrast against white, this hex code works perfectly for professional UI backgrounds or text-heavy corporate branding. It feels grounded and serious, making it an excellent base color for finance or legal projects. Pair it with soft cream accents to prevent the palette from feeling too cold or sterile.
Questions about #173665
What is #173665 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #173665 is rgb(23, 54, 101), in HSL hsl(216, 63%, 24%) and in CMYK 77%, 47%, 0%, 60%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #173665 for a balanced design?
Why is #173665 considered a strong choice for corporate branding?
The desaturated nature of this blue conveys a sense of stability, professionalism, and trust, which is critical for finance or legal industries. It offers high legibility against white backgrounds, making it reliable for data-heavy interfaces and formal presentations.
Is #173665 readable on white or black?
#173665 has a 11.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.