#174454 Hex Color
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A dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones, #174454 feels serious, mysterious, and grounded without losing its refreshing edge. This hex code works well as a dominant background for technology, aerospace, or moody interface designs, especially with white text, which reaches about a 10.5:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with warm terracotta accents to prevent large areas from feeling gloomy.
Questions about #174454
What is #174454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #174454 is rgb(23, 68, 84), in HSL hsl(196, 57%, 21%) and in CMYK 73%, 19%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #174454?
#174454 pairs well with warm terracotta, muted copper, and soft cream because their warmth offsets its cool, low-saturation blue-green character. Use those tones for buttons, highlights, or small accents, and keep the dark cyan as the dominant base.
Is #174454 readable on white or black?
#174454 has a 10.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.99:1 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.