#171B5F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #171B5F?

RGB(23, 27, 95), HSL(236.7, 61.0%, 23.1%), CMYK(75.8%, 71.6%, 0.0%, 62.7%).

Q: Does #171B5F meet WCAG contrast on white?

15.46:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#171B5F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 23, 27, 95, in HSL 236.7°, 61.0%, 23.1%, and in CMYK 75.8%, 71.6%, 0.0%, 62.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 5005 Signal Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#171B5F

RGB

23, 27, 95

HSL

236.7, 61.0%, 23.1%

HSV

236.7, 75.8%, 37.3%

CMYK

75.8%, 71.6%, 0.0%, 62.7%

OKLCH

0.2714 0.1183 272.8

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 5005 Signal Blue

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.