#17703B Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated green carries a moody, serious weight. Because it supports white text with a 6.1:1 contrast ratio, it works well for readable body text or UI backgrounds where standard black feels too harsh. The hex code for this shade is #17703b. Use it carefully as a primary base to avoid overwhelming your design, as its dim nature can look muddy in large blocks.
Questions about #17703b
What is #17703b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17703b is rgb(23, 112, 59), in HSL hsl(144, 66%, 26%) and in CMYK 79%, 0%, 47%, 56%.
Does #17703b work well as a primary background color?
Using #17703b as a large background risks looking muddy or oppressive due to its deep saturation level. It functions much better as an accent color for borders, secondary buttons, or footer sections where a grounded, serious tone is required for the user interface.
Is #17703b readable on white or black?
#17703b has a 6.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.41:1 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.