#173997 Color Information

Hex color code: #173997

#173997 is a striking blue color. In RGB it is (23, 57, 151), and in HSL it is (224°, 74%, 34%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#173997

RGB

23, 57, 151

HSL

224°, 74%, 34%

CMYK

85%, 62%, 0%, 41%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #173997;
background-color: #173997;
border-color: #173997;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #173997;
border: 2px solid #173997;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#173997]
text-[#173997]
border-[#173997]
shadow-[0_0_10px_173997]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #173997, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #173997; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #173997; 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 #173997; background-color: #17399715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #17399720; border-left: 4px solid #173997; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #173997; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #173997 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

23, 57, 151

Red: 23 / Green: 57 / Blue: 151

HSL

224°, 74%, 34%

Hue: 224° / Saturation: 74% / Lightness: 34%

CMYK

85%, 62%, 0%, 41%

Cyan: 85% / Magenta: 62% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 41%

What color is #173997?

#173997 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

977517

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #173997 to RGB:

rgb(23, 57, 151)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #173997 to HSL:

hsl(224, 74%, 34%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #173997 to CMYK:

cmyk(85%, 62%, 0%, 41%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching blue tone, #173997 has RGB (23, 57, 151) and HSL (224°, 74%, 34%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #173997 is #977517, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #177997.

Use #173997 in CSS: color: #173997 or background-color: #173997. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #173997

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.07:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #173997?

#173997 is a eye-catching blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #173997?

#173997 in RGB is (23, 57, 151) - 23 red, 57 green, and 151 blue.

How to use #173997 in CSS?

Use #173997 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #173997?

#977517 (complementary), #177997 (analogous), and #0D2054 (lighter shade) work well with #173997.