#175B91 Hex Color
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This muted, dark blue carries a serious and reliable weight. Because of its cool, unsaturated nature, it works well as a base for corporate or technology-focused interfaces. It offers enough contrast for legible white text. The hex code #175b91 pairs best with lighter, warm-toned grays to balance its slightly gloomy personality. Avoid using it in large, flat blocks where it can appear muddy without proper lighting.
Questions about #175b91
What is #175b91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #175b91 is rgb(23, 91, 145), in HSL hsl(207, 73%, 33%) and in CMYK 84%, 37%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #175b91?
How can I use #175b91 effectively in UI design?
Use #175b91 as a reliable primary color for professional or corporate software interfaces, but avoid large, flat blocks to prevent it from feeling muddy. It maintains excellent contrast with white text, making it a safe choice for navigation bars and secondary branding elements.
Is #175b91 readable on white or black?
#175b91 has a 7.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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.