Color #170D4E Color / Colour Code #170D4E
This page shows the hex color code for color #170d4e (#170D4E). The colour is a blue tone with 71% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #170D4E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#170D4E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 219, 249, and 279 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 249, 9, and 129 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #170D4E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 249 and saturation at 71%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 249 to 294 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 249 with its complement at 69 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 #170D4E
Lightness variations at hue 249 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #170D4E
Design Use Cases for #170D4E
Vibrant Brand Color
#170D4E has a strong 71% 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#170D4E at 18% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its blue character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Trust & Professional Identity
#170D4E sits in the blue range (hue 249). Blue is the world's most popular color for corporate identities because it conveys trust, stability, and competence. Use it for navigation bars, link text, form focus states, and any element where user confidence matters. Financial, healthcare, and technology brands rely heavily on this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #170D4E (hue 249) to its complement at hue 69. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 279. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #170d4e, #454e0d);
CSS Code for #170D4E
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About Color #170D4E (#170D4E)
#170D4E is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 23 red, 13 green, and 78 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 6.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 249 degrees with 71% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #170D4E is 23/255 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 71% cyan, 83% magenta, 0% yellow, and 69% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #170D4E against white is 17.44:1 and against black is 1.20:1. 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 #454E0D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #170D4E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0D244E and #380D4E, 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 #170D4E?
- #170D4E is Color #170D4E, a blue color (colour) with RGB(23, 13, 78), HSL(249, 71%, 18%), and CMYK(71%, 83%, 0%, 69%). Its perceived brightness is 23/255.
- Is #170D4E accessible for text?
- Against white, #170D4E has a contrast ratio of 17.44:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.20:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #170D4E?
- The complementary colour is #454E0D (hue 69). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0D244E and #380D4E. The triadic palette adds #4E170D and #0D4E17 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #170D4E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #170d4e; or rgb(23, 13, 78); or hsl(249, 71%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 249 71% 18%; 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.