#172D6B Hex Color Code

#172D6B

The Hexadecimal Color #172D6B is a contrast shade of Midnight Blue. #172D6B RGB value is rgb(23, 45, 107). RGB Color Model of #172D6B consists of 9% red, 17% green and 41% blue. HSL color Mode of #172D6B has 224°(degrees) Hue, 65% Saturation and 25% Lightness. #172D6B color has an wavelength of 478.96296nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #172D6B is #333399. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #172D6B is #136. The Closest Color to #172D6B is #191970. Official Name of #172D6B Hex Code is Biscay. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #172D6B is 79 Cyan 58 Magenta 0 Yellow 58 Black and #172D6B CMY is 79, 58, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #172D6B is hsl(224,65,25, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(224, 79, 42). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #172D6B is 3.94, 3.12, 14.3.
Hex8 Value of #172D6B is #172D6BFF. Decimal Value of #172D6B is 1518955 and Octal Value of #172D6B is 5626553. Binary Value of #172D6B is 10111, 101101, 1101011 and Android of #172D6B is 4279709035 / 0xff172d6b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #172D6B is 0.185, 0.146, 0.146 and YIQ Color Space of #172D6B is 45.49, -33.0304, 14.6414. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #172D6B is 1.91, 2.61, 14.12. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #172D6B is 20.52, 15.64, -38.7. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #172D6B is 20.52, -7.88, -44.94. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #172D6B is 20.52, 41.74, 292.01. Hunter Lab variable of #172D6B is 17.66, 8.9, -35.64.

#172D6B - Biscay Color Image
#172D6B - Biscay Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #172D6B

RGB Percentages of #172D6B

9%
17%
41%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #172D6B

9.02%
15.86%
41.96%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #172D6B

79%
58%
0%
58%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #172D6B

To get 25% Saturated #172D6B Color, you need to convert the hex color #172D6B to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #172D6B hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #172D6B

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #172D6B

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #172D6B

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #172D6B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #172D6B to it's the darkest color.

#172D6B Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(23, 45, 107)
RGB Percent 9%, 17%, 41%
RYB 23.0, 40.43, 107.0
CMYK 79, 58, 0, 58
CMY 79, 58, 0
HSL hsl(224, 65%, 25%)
HSLA hsl(224, 65%, 25%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(224, 79, 42)
XYZ 3.94, 3.12, 14.3
Hex8 Value #172D6BFF
Decimal Value 1518955
Octal Value 5626553
Binary Value 10111,101101,1101011
Android 4279709035 / 0xff172d6b
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(224, 65%, 25%)
xyY 0.185, 0.146, 3.12
YIQ 45.49, -33.0304, 14.6414
LMS 1.91, 2.61, 14.12
CieLAB 20.52, 15.64, -38.7
CieLUV : LCHuv 20.52, -7.88, -44.94
CieLCH : LCHab 20.52, 41.74, 292.01
Hunter Lab 17.66, 8.9, -35.64
YUV 45.49, 30.27, -19.73
YDbDr 45.49, 92.55, 42.78
YCbCr 55.07, 158.49, 113.91
YCoCg 55.0, 65.0, -10.0
YPbPr 45.49, 34.71, -16.04
Munsell Color System 6875.83 542.70/242.76

#172D6B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#172D6B as Background:

The family - that dear octopus from whose tentacles we never quite escape, nor, in our inmost hearts, ever quite wish to.

Dodie Smith
<p style="background: #172D6B">…</p>

#172D6B as Text Color:

Family life itself, that safest, most traditional, most approved of female choices, is not a sanctuary: It is, perpetually, a dangerous place.

Margaret Drabble
<p style="color: #172D6B">…</p>

#172D6B as Text Shadow:

The left dismisses talk about the collapse of family life and talks instead about the emergence of the growing new diversity of family types.

Christopher Lasch
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #172D6B">…</p>

#172D6B as Linear Gradient:

If minutes were kept of a family gathering, they would show that "Members not Present" and "Subjects Discussed" were one and the same.

Robert Breault
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #172D6B)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #172D6B?

RGB Value for #172D6B is rgb(23, 45, 107).

What is the RGB percentage of #172D6B?

RGB percentage for #172D6B is 9% Red 17% Green 41% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #172D6B?

CMYK Color Model of #172D6B is 79 Cyan 58 Magenta 0 Yellow 58 Black.

What is the HSL value of #172D6B?

HSL Value of #172D6B is 224°(degrees) Hue 65 Saturation 25 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #172D6B?

HSV Value of #172D6B is 224 Hue 79 Saturation 42 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #172D6B?

XYZ Color Model of #172D6B is 3.94, 3.12, 14.3.