#172AB4 Hex Color Code

#172AB4

The Hexadecimal Color #172AB4 is a contrast shade of Medium Blue. #172AB4 RGB value is rgb(23, 42, 180). RGB Color Model of #172AB4 consists of 9% red, 16% green and 70% blue. HSL color Mode of #172AB4 has 233°(degrees) Hue, 77% Saturation and 40% Lightness. #172AB4 color has an wavelength of 473.2963nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #172AB4 is #3333CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #172AB4 is #12B. The Closest Color to #172AB4 is #0000CD. Official Name of #172AB4 Hex Code is Persian Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #172AB4 is 87 Cyan 77 Magenta 0 Yellow 29 Black and #172AB4 CMY is 87, 77, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #172AB4 is hsl(233,77,40, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(233, 87, 71). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #172AB4 is 9.42, 5.13, 43.67.
Hex8 Value of #172AB4 is #172AB4FF. Decimal Value of #172AB4 is 1518260 and Octal Value of #172AB4 is 5625264. Binary Value of #172AB4 is 10111, 101010, 10110100 and Android of #172AB4 is 4279708340 / 0xff172ab4. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #172AB4 is 0.162, 0.088, 0.088 and YIQ Color Space of #172AB4 is 52.051, -55.6615, 38.9271. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #172AB4 is 2.01, 2.35, 43.04. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #172AB4 is 27.1, 45.6, -73.18. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #172AB4 is 27.1, -8.63, -90.18. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #172AB4 is 27.1, 86.22, 301.93. Hunter Lab variable of #172AB4 is 22.65, 34.6, -98.46.

#172AB4 - Persian Blue Color Image
#172AB4 - Persian Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #172AB4

RGB Percentages of #172AB4

9%
16%
70%

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 #172AB4

9.02%
15.67%
70.59%

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 #172AB4

87%
77%
0%
29%

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 #172AB4

To get 25% Saturated #172AB4 Color, you need to convert the hex color #172AB4 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 #172AB4 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 #172AB4

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 #172AB4

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 #172AB4

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 #172AB4 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #172AB4 to it's the darkest color.

#172AB4 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(23, 42, 180)
RGB Percent 9%, 16%, 70%
RYB 23.0, 39.95, 180.0
CMYK 87, 77, 0, 29
CMY 87, 77, 0
HSL hsl(233, 77%, 40%)
HSLA hsl(233, 77%, 40%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(233, 87, 71)
XYZ 9.42, 5.13, 43.67
Hex8 Value #172AB4FF
Decimal Value 1518260
Octal Value 5625264
Binary Value 10111,101010,10110100
Android 4279708340 / 0xff172ab4
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(233, 77%, 40%)
xyY 0.162, 0.088, 5.132
YIQ 52.051, -55.6615, 38.9271
LMS 2.01, 2.35, 43.04
CieLAB 27.1, 45.6, -73.18
CieLUV : LCHuv 27.1, -8.63, -90.18
CieLCH : LCHab 27.1, 86.22, 301.93
Hunter Lab 22.65, 34.6, -98.46
YUV 52.051, 62.96, -25.48
YDbDr 52.051, 192.5, 55.27
YCbCr 60.7, 191.43, 109.8
YCoCg 71.75, 101.5, -29.75
YPbPr 52.05, 72.21, -20.72
Munsell Color System 8050.35 670.68/233.61

#172AB4 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#172AB4 as Background:

Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.

Marcus Aurelius
<p style="background: #172AB4">…</p>

#172AB4 as Text Color:

When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.

Ansel Adams
<p style="color: #172AB4">…</p>

#172AB4 as Text Shadow:

Let us be of good cheer, however, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never come.

James Russell Lowell
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #172AB4">…</p>

#172AB4 as Linear Gradient:

Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday.

John Wayne
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #172AB4)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #172AB4?

RGB Value for #172AB4 is rgb(23, 42, 180).

What is the RGB percentage of #172AB4?

RGB percentage for #172AB4 is 9% Red 16% Green 70% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #172AB4?

CMYK Color Model of #172AB4 is 87 Cyan 77 Magenta 0 Yellow 29 Black.

What is the HSL value of #172AB4?

HSL Value of #172AB4 is 233°(degrees) Hue 77 Saturation 40 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #172AB4?

HSV Value of #172AB4 is 233 Hue 87 Saturation 71 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #172AB4?

XYZ Color Model of #172AB4 is 9.42, 5.13, 43.67.