darkslateblue

#173C94

Cool

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB23, 60, 148
CMYK84, 59, 0, 42
HSL222°, 73%, 34%
LAB27, 15, -53
Closest Library Match
blue-90097% Match

Readability

9.95On WhitePASS AA
2.11On BlackFAIL

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #173C94

The hexadecimal color code #173C94 is a dark, vibrant shade of Blue (known as darkslateblue). In the RGB color model, #173C94 is comprised of 23 red, 60 green, and 148 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 222 degrees, a saturation of 73%, and a lightness of 34%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 496 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create vibrant Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #173C94.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind