#17677C Hex Color
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Dark cyan is not a bright pool color. #17677c reads as a dim, ashy shade of sky blue, low in saturation and cool in temperature. That muted depth makes it a solid base for moody backgrounds and dark interfaces, where white text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. For grayer companions, see what colors make gray.
Questions about #17677c
What is #17677c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17677c is rgb(23, 103, 124), in HSL hsl(192, 69%, 29%) and in CMYK 81%, 17%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #17677c?
#17677c pairs well with warm, muted hues like terracotta or sand, which offset its cool cast. For text and UI elements, white gives the clearest contrast at roughly 6.4:1.
Is #17677c readable on white or black?
#17677c has a 6.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.26:1 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.