#174D84 Hex Color
Steady Blue With Navy Depth
#174d84 is a dark, muted blue with cool navy undertones and restrained saturation. Its serious, dependable character suits security, finance, government, healthcare, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone with white text, which reaches about 8.6:1 contrast. The hex code #174d84 pairs well with burgundy and warm gray in formal palettes.
Questions about #174d84
What is #174d84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #174d84 is rgb(23, 77, 132), in HSL hsl(210, 70%, 30%) and in CMYK 83%, 42%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #174d84?
#174d84 pairs well with warm neutrals and burgundy, which soften its cool navy undertones while preserving the formal, dependable mood often wanted in corporate, finance, healthcare, and institutional designs. White keeps the palette clean, while warm gray creates a softer feel.
Does #174d84 read as a warm or cool color?
#174d84 reads as a cool blue because its dark base and navy undertones lean away from yellow and toward a calm, reserved visual impression rather than an energetic or playful one. Its restrained saturation reinforces that professional character.
Is #174d84 readable on white or black?
#174d84 has a 8.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 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.