Information about #174863 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #174863 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(23, 72, 99) — 9% red, 28.2% green, 38.8% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 30 / 11 / 0 / 61. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#174863 presents itself as a vivid, lively azure — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Guru (#154C65). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nationalist Blue (#174358) and Shipshape (#21425F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(23, 72, 99)), which gives #174863 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 9.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.1:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:61), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#174863 color variations

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#174863 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 #174863

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

Guru color link
Guru

#154C65

Shipshape color link
Shipshape

#21425F

JayHawk Blue color link
JayHawk Blue

#194F6E

Apollo Blue color link
Apollo Blue

#163968

Regal Blue color link
Regal Blue

#203F58

Retro color link
Retro

#1B5256

Wanaka color link
Wanaka

#284962

Arapawa color link
Arapawa

#274A5D

#174863 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#174863
  • RGB23, 72, 99
  • CMYK30, 11, 0, 61
  • HSL201°, 62%, 24%
  • HSL Precise201.316°, 62.295%, 23.922%
  • HSV201°, 77%, 39%
  • HSB201°, 77%, 39%
  • HEX ID174863
  • DECIMAL ID1525859
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38.8%
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