#172A6F Hex Color Code

#172A6F

The Hexadecimal Color #172A6F is a contrast shade of Midnight Blue. #172A6F RGB value is rgb(23, 42, 111). RGB Color Model of #172A6F consists of 9% red, 16% green and 43% blue. HSL color Mode of #172A6F has 227°(degrees) Hue, 66% Saturation and 26% Lightness. #172A6F color has an wavelength of 477.07407nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #172A6F is #333399. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #172A6F is #127. The Closest Color to #172A6F is #191970. Official Name of #172A6F Hex Code is Biscay. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #172A6F is 79 Cyan 62 Magenta 0 Yellow 56 Black and #172A6F CMY is 79, 62, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #172A6F is hsl(227,66,26, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(227, 79, 44). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #172A6F is 4.05, 2.99, 15.4.
Hex8 Value of #172A6F is #172A6FFF. Decimal Value of #172A6F is 1518191 and Octal Value of #172A6F is 5625157. Binary Value of #172A6F is 10111, 101010, 1101111 and Android of #172A6F is 4279708271 / 0xff172a6f. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #172A6F is 0.181, 0.133, 0.133 and YIQ Color Space of #172A6F is 44.185, -33.4918, 17.4543. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #172A6F is 1.75, 2.32, 15.2. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #172A6F is 20.0, 19.45, -42.13. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #172A6F is 20.0, -7.15, -48.21. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #172A6F is 20.0, 46.4, 294.78. Hunter Lab variable of #172A6F is 17.29, 11.55, -40.7.

#172A6F - Biscay Color Image
#172A6F - Biscay Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #172A6F

RGB Percentages of #172A6F

9%
16%
43%

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 #172A6F

9.02%
15.15%
43.53%

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 #172A6F

79%
62%
0%
56%

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 #172A6F

To get 25% Saturated #172A6F Color, you need to convert the hex color #172A6F 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 #172A6F 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 #172A6F

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 #172A6F

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 #172A6F

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 #172A6F to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #172A6F to it's the darkest color.

#172A6F Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(23, 42, 111)
RGB Percent 9%, 16%, 43%
RYB 23.0, 38.63, 111.0
CMYK 79, 62, 0, 56
CMY 79, 62, 0
HSL hsl(227, 66%, 26%)
HSLA hsl(227, 66%, 26%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(227, 79, 44)
XYZ 4.05, 2.99, 15.4
Hex8 Value #172A6FFF
Decimal Value 1518191
Octal Value 5625157
Binary Value 10111,101010,1101111
Android 4279708271 / 0xff172a6f
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(227, 66%, 26%)
xyY 0.181, 0.133, 2.985
YIQ 44.185, -33.4918, 17.4543
LMS 1.75, 2.32, 15.2
CieLAB 20.0, 19.45, -42.13
CieLUV : LCHuv 20.0, -7.15, -48.21
CieLCH : LCHab 20.0, 46.4, 294.78
Hunter Lab 17.29, 11.55, -40.7
YUV 44.185, 32.88, -18.59
YDbDr 44.185, 100.53, 40.3
YCbCr 53.95, 161.12, 114.73
YCoCg 54.5, 67.0, -12.5
YPbPr 44.19, 37.71, -15.11
Munsell Color System 6773.50 575.96/242.59

#172A6F HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#172A6F as Background:

When every situation which life can offer is turned to the profit of spiritual growth, no situation can really be a bad one.

Paul Brunton
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#172A6F as Text Color:

Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.

Ralph Waldo Emerson
<p style="color: #172A6F">…</p>

#172A6F as Text Shadow:

I have always been aware that you have to get people listening before you can change their minds. Any artist's big fear is being ignored, so if you get debate, that's great.

Damien Hirst
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #172A6F">…</p>

#172A6F as Linear Gradient:

It may be true that the law cannot make a man love me, but it can keep him from lynching me, and I think that's pretty important.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #172A6F)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #172A6F?

RGB Value for #172A6F is rgb(23, 42, 111).

What is the RGB percentage of #172A6F?

RGB percentage for #172A6F is 9% Red 16% Green 43% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #172A6F?

CMYK Color Model of #172A6F is 79 Cyan 62 Magenta 0 Yellow 56 Black.

What is the HSL value of #172A6F?

HSL Value of #172A6F is 227°(degrees) Hue 66 Saturation 26 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #172A6F?

HSV Value of #172A6F is 227 Hue 79 Saturation 44 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #172A6F?

XYZ Color Model of #172A6F is 4.05, 2.99, 15.4.