#173851 Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty navy serves as a solid base for corporate branding and serious UI projects. Because #173851 is quite dark, it provides enough contrast for white text to be perfectly legible. Try using it as a moody background color or a primary element for security-focused designs. It pairs well with lighter, metallic greys to reinforce a sense of stability and professional authority.
Questions about #173851
What is #173851 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #173851 is rgb(23, 56, 81), in HSL hsl(206, 56%, 20%) and in CMYK 72%, 31%, 0%, 68%.
What types of design projects suit the mood of #173851?
The moody, desaturated character of #173851 works best in sectors requiring high levels of trust and authority, such as financial services or security software. It provides a grounded, non-distracting backdrop that keeps user interfaces focused and professional.
Which accent colors work best with #173851?
Since #173851 is a dark, dusty navy, it pairs effectively with light, metallic tones or high-contrast neutral shades to maintain readability. For a bolder palette, it also balances surprisingly well with a muted burnt orange or mustard accent.
Is #173851 readable on white or black?
#173851 has a 12.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.