Color #170637 Color / Colour Code #170637
This page shows the hex color code for color #170637 (#170637). The colour is a purple tone with 80% saturation and 12% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #170637 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#170637 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 231, 261, and 291 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 261, 21, and 141 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #170637
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 261 and saturation at 80%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 261 to 306 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 261 with its complement at 81 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #170637
Lightness variations at hue 261 and 80% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #170637
Design Use Cases for #170637
Vibrant Brand Color
#170637 has a strong 80% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Dark Mode Background
At just 12% lightness, #170637 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#170637 falls in the purple spectrum (hue 261). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #170637 (hue 261) to its complement at hue 81. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 291. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #170637, #263706);
CSS Code for #170637
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Colors visually similar to #170637 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #170637 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #170637 (#170637)
#170637 is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 23 red, 6 green, and 55 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 9.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 261 degrees with 80% saturation and 12% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #170637 is 17/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 58% cyan, 89% magenta, 0% yellow, and 78% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #170637 against white is 18.79:1 and against black is 1.12:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #263706 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #170637. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #060D37 and #300637, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #170637?
- #170637 is Color #170637, a purple color (colour) with RGB(23, 6, 55), HSL(261, 80%, 12%), and CMYK(58%, 89%, 0%, 78%). Its perceived brightness is 17/255.
- Is #170637 accessible for text?
- Against white, #170637 has a contrast ratio of 18.79:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.12:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #170637?
- The complementary colour is #263706 (hue 81). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #060D37 and #300637. The triadic palette adds #371706 and #063717 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #170637 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #170637; or rgb(23, 6, 55); or hsl(261, 80%, 12%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 261 80% 12%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.