#174A90 Hex Color
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The dark, cool blue of #174a90 has moderate saturation and low lightness, giving it a serious, controlled feel without looking black. This hex code suits corporate, finance, security, and government interfaces, especially as a dominant background with white text. Pair it with burgundy or pale gray for a formal palette that avoids a flat, overly cold finish.
Questions about #174a90
What is #174a90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #174a90 is rgb(23, 74, 144), in HSL hsl(215, 72%, 33%) and in CMYK 84%, 49%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #174a90?
#174a90 pairs well with burgundy, pale gray, and warm off-white because those tones soften its cool, low-lightness base without weakening its authority. Use burgundy for restrained accents and pale gray for panels, borders, or supporting text.
Is #174a90 readable on white or black?
#174a90 has a 8.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 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.