#17211E Color Information

Hex color code: #17211E

#17211E is a rich cyan color. In RGB it is (23, 33, 30), and in HSL it is (162°, 18%, 11%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameBlack
HEX
#17211E
RGB
23, 33, 30
HSL
162°, 18%, 11%
CMYK
30%, 0%, 9%, 87%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #17211E;
background-color: #17211E;
border-color: #17211E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #17211E;
border: 2px solid #17211E;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#17211E]
text-[#17211E]
border-[#17211E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_17211E]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #17211E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #17211E; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #17211E; 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 #17211E; background-color: #17211E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #17211E20; border-left: 4px solid #17211E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #17211E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #17211E in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

23, 33, 30

Red: 23 / Green: 33 / Blue: 30

HSL

162°, 18%, 11%

Hue: 162° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 11%

CMYK

30%, 0%, 9%, 87%

Cyan: 30% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 9% / Key: 87%

What color is #17211E?

#17211E is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #17211E to RGB:

rgb(23, 33, 30)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #17211E to HSL:

hsl(162, 18%, 11%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #17211E to CMYK:

cmyk(30%, 0%, 9%, 87%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A intense cyan tone, #17211E has RGB (23, 33, 30) and HSL (162°, 18%, 11%). Known for evoking sophistication and elegance, this very dark shade is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #17211E is #21171A, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #172119.

Use #17211E in CSS: color: #17211E or background-color: #17211E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #17211E

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.27:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #17211E?

#17211E is a intense cyan color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #17211E?

#17211E in RGB is (23, 33, 30) - 23 red, 33 green, and 30 blue.

How to use #17211E in CSS?

Use #17211E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #17211E?

#21171A (complementary), #172119 (analogous), and #000000 (lighter shade) work well with #17211E.