Information about #171D5E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #171D5E is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(23, 29, 94) — 9% red, 11.4% green, 36.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 28 / 25 / 0 / 63. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A vivid, lively blue, #171D5E stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Tottenham Navy (#132257). Slightly further away sit Suns Purple (#1D1160) and OSS Blue (#1B2450).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(23, 29, 94)), which gives #171D5E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:63), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #171D5E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#171D5E color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#171D5E color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#171D5E color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#0D1138

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Black

#000000

#171D5E color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#171D5E color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#171D5E 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
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#5E5817
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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
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#415E17
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#5E3517
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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
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#17415E
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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
#171D5E
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#5E171D
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#1D5E17
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#58175E
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#5E5817
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#1D5E17
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#5E1741
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#5E5817
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#175E35
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Nearest named colors to #171D5E

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

Tottenham Navy color link
Tottenham Navy

#132257

Suns Purple color link
Suns Purple

#1D1160

OSS Blue color link
OSS Blue

#1B2450

Jenniebear Blue color link
Jenniebear Blue

#111154

Downriver color link
Downriver

#092256

Braves Navy color link
Braves Navy

#13274F

Midnight Blue color link
Midnight Blue

#191970

Space Cadet color link
Space Cadet

#1D2951

Deep Sapphire color link
Deep Sapphire

#082567

Visa Blue color link
Visa Blue

#1A1F71

Brewers Blue color link
Brewers Blue

#0A2351

Blue Zodiac color link
Blue Zodiac

#13264D

#171D5E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#171D5E
  • RGB23, 29, 94
  • CMYK28, 25, 0, 63
  • HSL235°, 61%, 23%
  • HSL Precise234.93°, 60.684%, 22.941%
  • HSV235°, 76%, 37%
  • HSB235°, 76%, 37%
  • HEX ID171D5E
  • DECIMAL ID1514846
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.9%
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