#175888 Hex Color
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#175888 is a muted, deep blue with cool, slightly desaturated undertones that project seriousness and reliability. Its darkness makes it an excellent choice for UI backgrounds where you need high contrast, as white text remains very readable against this shade. Because it feels grounded rather than vivid, pair it with soft metallics or a stark cream to create a balanced, professional aesthetic for tech or financial branding.
Questions about #175888
What is #175888 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #175888 is rgb(23, 88, 136), in HSL hsl(205, 71%, 31%) and in CMYK 83%, 35%, 0%, 47%.
What design aesthetic works best with #175888?
The grounded nature of #175888 pairs perfectly with soft cream or metallic silver to create a clean, professional aesthetic. Its desaturated character makes it a top choice for financial or tech branding that needs to project stability and trust.
Is #175888 readable on white or black?
#175888 has a 7.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.