#172225

#172225

Color Values

HEX

#172225

RGB

23, 34, 37

HSL

192.9, 23.3%, 11.8%

HSV

192.9, 37.8%, 14.5%

CMYK

37.8%, 8.1%, 0.0%, 85.5%

OKLCH

0.2429 0.0165 216.4

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark cyans and deep aquas convey depth, reliability, and technical mastery. They carry the trustworthiness of blue with a modern, slightly warmer edge from their green component. These tones suggest specialized expertise and sophisticated engineering.

Design Usage

Dark cyan works for cybersecurity brands, developer platforms, and data infrastructure companies. It creates striking dark-mode accents and terminal-style interfaces that feel technical yet approachable. Pair it with lighter cyan highlights and neutral grays for a layered, depth-rich design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #172225;
color: #172225;
border-color: #172225;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 800 #27272A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

16.25:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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