#173B5E Color Information

Hex color code: #173B5E

#173B5E is a dramatic blue color. In RGB it is (23, 59, 94), and in HSL it is (210°, 61%, 23%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#173B5E

RGB

23, 59, 94

HSL

210°, 61%, 23%

CMYK

76%, 37%, 0%, 63%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #173B5E;
background-color: #173B5E;
border-color: #173B5E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #173B5E;
border: 2px solid #173B5E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#173B5E]
text-[#173B5E]
border-[#173B5E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_173B5E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #173B5E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #173B5E; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #173B5E; 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 #173B5E; background-color: #173B5E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #173B5E20; border-left: 4px solid #173B5E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #173B5E; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #173B5E in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

23, 59, 94

Red: 23 / Green: 59 / Blue: 94

HSL

210°, 61%, 23%

Hue: 210° / Saturation: 61% / Lightness: 23%

CMYK

76%, 37%, 0%, 63%

Cyan: 76% / Magenta: 37% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 63%

What color is #173B5E?

#173B5E is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5E3B17

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #173B5E to RGB:

rgb(23, 59, 94)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #173B5E to HSL:

hsl(210, 61%, 23%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #173B5E to CMYK:

cmyk(76%, 37%, 0%, 63%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A intense blue tone, #173B5E has RGB (23, 59, 94) and HSL (210°, 61%, 23%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #173B5E is #5E3B17, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #175E5E.

Use #173B5E in CSS: color: #173B5E or background-color: #173B5E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #173B5E

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.82:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #173B5E?

#173B5E is a intense blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #173B5E?

#173B5E in RGB is (23, 59, 94) - 23 red, 59 green, and 94 blue.

How to use #173B5E in CSS?

Use #173B5E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #173B5E?

#5E3B17 (complementary), #175E5E (analogous), and #081421 (lighter shade) work well with #173B5E.