Information about #171530 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #171530 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(23, 21, 48) (9% red, 8.2% green, 18.8% blue), or CMYK 10 / 11 / 0 / 81 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#171530 presents itself as a moderately toned deep-sea blue — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Elderberry (#17182B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are I am Core Group International (#151529) and Coarse Wool (#181B26).

In RGB terms — rgb(23, 21, 48) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #171530: 17.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.2:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:81) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #171530 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#171530 color variations

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#171530 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #171530

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

#171530 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#171530
  • RGB23, 21, 48
  • CMYK10, 11, 0, 81
  • HSL244°, 39%, 14%
  • HSL Precise244.444°, 39.13%, 13.529%
  • HSV244°, 56%, 19%
  • HSB244°, 56%, 19%
  • HEX ID171530
  • DECIMAL ID1512752
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.8%
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