#172B5F Hex Color Code

#172B5F

The Hexadecimal Color #172B5F is a contrast shade of Midnight Blue. #172B5F RGB value is rgb(23, 43, 95). RGB Color Model of #172B5F consists of 9% red, 16% green and 37% blue. HSL color Mode of #172B5F has 223°(degrees) Hue, 61% Saturation and 23% Lightness. #172B5F color has an wavelength of 479.59259nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #172B5F is #333366. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #172B5F is #136. The Closest Color to #172B5F is #191970. Official Name of #172B5F Hex Code is Cello. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #172B5F is 76 Cyan 55 Magenta 0 Yellow 63 Black and #172B5F CMY is 76, 55, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #172B5F is hsl(223,61,23, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(223, 76, 37). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #172B5F is 3.28, 2.74, 11.18.
Hex8 Value of #172B5F is #172B5FFF. Decimal Value of #172B5F is 1518431 and Octal Value of #172B5F is 5625537. Binary Value of #172B5F is 10111, 101011, 1011111 and Android of #172B5F is 4279708511 / 0xff172b5f. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #172B5F is 0.191, 0.159, 0.159 and YIQ Color Space of #172B5F is 42.948, -28.6256, 11.9524. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #172B5F is 1.77, 2.41, 11.04. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #172B5F is 18.97, 12.05, -33.36. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #172B5F is 18.97, -7.27, -37.46. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #172B5F is 18.97, 35.47, 289.86. Hunter Lab variable of #172B5F is 16.55, 6.4, -28.46.

#172B5F - Cello Color Image
#172B5F - Cello Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #172B5F

RGB Percentages of #172B5F

9%
16%
37%

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 #172B5F

9.02%
15.16%
37.25%

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 #172B5F

76%
55%
0%
63%

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 #172B5F

To get 25% Saturated #172B5F Color, you need to convert the hex color #172B5F 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 #172B5F 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 #172B5F

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 #172B5F

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 #172B5F

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 #172B5F to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #172B5F to it's the darkest color.

#172B5F Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(23, 43, 95)
RGB Percent 9%, 16%, 37%
RYB 23.0, 38.65, 95.0
CMYK 76, 55, 0, 63
CMY 76, 55, 0
HSL hsl(223, 61%, 23%)
HSLA hsl(223, 61%, 23%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(223, 76, 37)
XYZ 3.28, 2.74, 11.18
Hex8 Value #172B5FFF
Decimal Value 1518431
Octal Value 5625537
Binary Value 10111,101011,1011111
Android 4279708511 / 0xff172b5f
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(223, 61%, 23%)
xyY 0.191, 0.159, 2.736
YIQ 42.948, -28.6256, 11.9524
LMS 1.77, 2.41, 11.04
CieLAB 18.97, 12.05, -33.36
CieLUV : LCHuv 18.97, -7.27, -37.46
CieLCH : LCHab 18.97, 35.47, 289.86
Hunter Lab 16.55, 6.4, -28.46
YUV 42.948, 25.61, -17.5
YDbDr 42.948, 78.32, 37.94
YCbCr 52.88, 153.8, 115.5
YCoCg 51.0, 59.0, -8.0
YPbPr 42.95, 29.37, -14.23
Munsell Color System 6560.71 518.84/244.17

#172B5F HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#172B5F as Background:

When women do succeed, the press, even the industry press, spend far too much time talking about how we dress, what shoes we're wearing, who we're meant to be seeing. That's pretty sad for women, especially when it's written by women who really should know better.

Zaha Hadid
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#172B5F as Text Color:

There are a lot of dark sides to success, but the light side of it is the ability to be opportunistic, and to be able to do things.

Anita Roddick
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#172B5F as Text Shadow:

The secret of pleasure in life, as distinct from its great triumphs of transcendent joy, is to live in a series of small, legitimate successes. By legitimate I mean such as are not accompanied by self-condemnation.

Sydney Thompson Dobell
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#172B5F as Linear Gradient:

Success is feeling good about the work you do throughout the long, unheralded journey that may or may not wind up at the launch pad. You can't view training solely as a stepping stone to something loftier. It's got to be an end in itself.

Chris Hadfield
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FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #172B5F?

RGB Value for #172B5F is rgb(23, 43, 95).

What is the RGB percentage of #172B5F?

RGB percentage for #172B5F is 9% Red 16% Green 37% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #172B5F?

CMYK Color Model of #172B5F is 76 Cyan 55 Magenta 0 Yellow 63 Black.

What is the HSL value of #172B5F?

HSL Value of #172B5F is 223°(degrees) Hue 61 Saturation 23 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #172B5F?

HSV Value of #172B5F is 223 Hue 76 Saturation 37 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #172B5F?

XYZ Color Model of #172B5F is 3.28, 2.74, 11.18.