Information about #172E1B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #172E1B is classified in the Register under the Green Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(23, 46, 27) (9% red, 18% green, 10.6% blue), or CMYK 9 / 0 / 7 / 82 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#172E1B is a softly balanced green that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to ProKnox Green (#1A331A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Celtic (#163222) and Bush (#0D2E1C).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(23, 46, 27)), which gives #172E1B its character. If you plan to put text on a #172E1B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:82) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#172E1B color variations

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

#172E1B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#172E1B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#0E1C10

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Black

#000000

#172E1B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#172E1B 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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#172E1B 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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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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#2F1820
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#28182F
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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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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
#172E1B
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#1C182F
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#2F1C18
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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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#182C2F
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#2F182C
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#2F1C18
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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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#18202F
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#2F182C
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#2F2818
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Nearest named colors to #172E1B

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

ProKnox Green color link
ProKnox Green

#1A331A

Celtic color link
Celtic

#163222

Bush color link
Bush

#0D2E1C

Dark Jungle Green color link
Dark Jungle Green

#1A2421

Phthalo Green color link
Phthalo Green

#123524

Cardin Green color link
Cardin Green

#1B3427

Deep Fir color link
Deep Fir

#193925

Sentry color link
Sentry

#1C2728

Blackjack color link
Blackjack

#1D2020

Kermadec color link
Kermadec

#1D2C2A

Madagascar color link
Madagascar

#172E2C

Bledisloe color link
Bledisloe

#19282B

#172E1B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#172E1B
  • RGB23, 46, 27
  • CMYK9, 0, 7, 82
  • HSL130°, 33%, 14%
  • HSL Precise130.435°, 33.333%, 13.529%
  • HSV130°, 50%, 18%
  • HSB130°, 50%, 18%
  • HEX ID172E1B
  • DECIMAL ID1519131
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Green
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
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