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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#172B44 — Onyx
#172B44 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 213° 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 #172B44
- f4f7fb
- d1deef
- aec6e3
- 8badd7
- 6895cb
- 457cbf
- 36659f
- 2a4f7c
- 1e3959
- 122236
- 070c13
Color schemes using #172B44
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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#172B44 FAQ
What color is #172B44?
#172B44 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 49% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #172B44?
#172B44 is rgb(23, 43, 68) in RGB, hsl(213, 49%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 37%, 0%, 73%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #172B44?
White text on this background reaches 14.33:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.47:1.
What colors go well with #172B44?
Its direct complement is #443017. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #441A17 and #424417 gives you contrast without the vibration.