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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#172D40 — Onyx
#172D40 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 208° 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 #172D40
- f4f8fb
- d1e1ef
- afcae2
- 8cb3d6
- 6a9dc9
- 4786bd
- 386e9d
- 2c567a
- 203e58
- 132535
- 070d13
Color schemes using #172D40
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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#172D40 FAQ
What color is #172D40?
#172D40 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 47% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #172D40?
#172D40 is rgb(23, 45, 64) in RGB, hsl(208, 47%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(64%, 30%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #172D40?
White text on this background reaches 14.13:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.49:1.
What colors go well with #172D40?
Its direct complement is #402A17. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #401718 and #403E17 gives you contrast without the vibration.