#173D75 Hex Color
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#173d75 is a dark, deep blue with cool undertones and a muted, serious character. It suits finance, technology, government, security, and nautical branding, especially as a supporting tone beside burgundy or warm gray. White text reads clearly against it, with about a 10.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #173d75.
Questions about #173d75
What is #173d75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #173d75 is rgb(23, 61, 117), in HSL hsl(216, 67%, 27%) and in CMYK 80%, 48%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #173d75?
The #173d75 hex color pairs well with burgundy, warm gray, white, and muted gold accents; burgundy adds restrained warmth, while warm gray softens the palette without competing with the deep blue base.
Is #173d75 warm or cool?
#173d75 reads as a cool, deep blue because its blue channel is much stronger than its red and green values. Its low brightness and muted saturation give it a serious, dependable mood suited to finance, technology, security, and government interfaces.
Is #173d75 readable on white or black?
#173d75 has a 10.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.