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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#170D3F — Ebony
#170D3F is a dark saturated blue sitting at 252° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #170D3F
- f4f2fc
- d4cbf4
- b3a4ec
- 927de4
- 7157dc
- 5130d5
- 4024b1
- 321c8a
- 241463
- 160c3c
- 080415
Color schemes using #170D3F
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#170D3F FAQ
What color is #170D3F?
#170D3F is a shade of ebony in the blue family. It has a hue of 252 degrees, 66% saturation and 15% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #170D3F?
#170D3F is rgb(23, 13, 63) in RGB, hsl(252, 66%, 15%) in HSL, and cmyk(63%, 79%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #170D3F?
White text on this background reaches 18.01:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.17:1.
What colors go well with #170D3F?
Its direct complement is #353F0D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3F300D and #1C3F0D gives you contrast without the vibration.