#175CD3 Hex Color
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#175cd3 is a saturated, medium-dark blue with a cool violet undertone. Its strong saturation creates energy and focus, while its medium-dark value supports trust in security products, finance interfaces, and technology branding. Use it as a focused accent or button color rather than a full-page background. The hex code #175cd3 supports white text at about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #175cd3
What is #175cd3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #175cd3 is rgb(23, 92, 211), in HSL hsl(218, 80%, 46%) and in CMYK 89%, 56%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #175cd3?
#175cd3 pairs well with charcoal, warm off-white, and restrained orange accents, which soften its cool intensity without dulling its clarity across product interfaces, dashboards, and editorial layouts when the surrounding space stays open. Keep orange to small details so the palette stays controlled.
Where does #175cd3 work best in a layout?
#175cd3 works best as a focused accent, primary button, link color, or brand highlight, where its high saturation draws attention without making a whole interface feel visually heavy on neutral surfaces. For broad backgrounds, a tint or darker shade usually creates a calmer field.
Is #175cd3 readable on white or black?
#175cd3 has a 5.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.