#170308 Color Information

Hex color code: #170308

#170308 is a deep red color. In RGB it is (23, 3, 8), and in HSL it is (345°, 77%, 5%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:

Color NameBlack

HEX

#170308

RGB

23, 3, 8

HSL

345°, 77%, 5%

CMYK

0%, 87%, 65%, 91%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #170308;
background-color: #170308;
border-color: #170308;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #170308;
border: 2px solid #170308;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#170308]
text-[#170308]
border-[#170308]
shadow-[0_0_10px_170308]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #170308, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #170308; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #170308; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #170308; background-color: #17030815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #17030820; border-left: 4px solid #170308; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #170308; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #170308 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

23, 3, 8

Red: 23 / Green: 3 / Blue: 8

HSL

345°, 77%, 5%

Hue: 345° / Saturation: 77% / Lightness: 5%

CMYK

0%, 87%, 65%, 91%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 87% / Yellow: 65% / Key: 91%

What color is #170308?

#170308 is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

031712

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #170308 to RGB:

rgb(23, 3, 8)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #170308 to HSL:

hsl(345, 77%, 5%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #170308 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 87%, 65%, 91%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A rich red tone, #170308 has RGB (23, 3, 8) and HSL (345°, 77%, 5%). Known for evoking sophistication and elegance, this very dark shade is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #170308 is #031712, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #170312.

Use #170308 in CSS: color: #170308 or background-color: #170308. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #170308

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 1.05:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #170308?

#170308 is a rich red color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #170308?

#170308 in RGB is (23, 3, 8) - 23 red, 3 green, and 8 blue.

How to use #170308 in CSS?

Use #170308 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #170308?

#031712 (complementary), #170312 (analogous), and #000000 (lighter shade) work well with #170308.