#172C62 Hex Color Code

#172C62

The Hexadecimal Color #172C62 is a contrast shade of Midnight Blue. #172C62 RGB value is rgb(23, 44, 98). RGB Color Model of #172C62 consists of 9% red, 17% green and 38% blue. HSL color Mode of #172C62 has 223°(degrees) Hue, 62% Saturation and 24% Lightness. #172C62 color has an wavelength of 479.59259nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #172C62 is #333366. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #172C62 is #136. The Closest Color to #172C62 is #191970. Official Name of #172C62 Hex Code is Biscay. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #172C62 is 77 Cyan 55 Magenta 0 Yellow 62 Black and #172C62 CMY is 77, 55, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #172C62 is hsl(223,62,24, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(223, 77, 38). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #172C62 is 3.46, 2.87, 11.92.
Hex8 Value of #172C62 is #172C62FF. Decimal Value of #172C62 is 1518690 and Octal Value of #172C62 is 5626142. Binary Value of #172C62 is 10111, 101100, 1100010 and Android of #172C62 is 4279708770 / 0xff172c62. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #172C62 is 0.19, 0.157, 0.157 and YIQ Color Space of #172C62 is 43.877, -29.8641, 12.3633. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #172C62 is 1.83, 2.51, 11.77. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #172C62 is 19.52, 12.63, -34.44. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #172C62 is 19.52, -7.51, -39.17. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #172C62 is 19.52, 36.68, 290.14. Hunter Lab variable of #172C62 is 16.94, 6.81, -29.86.

#172C62 - Biscay Color Image
#172C62 - Biscay Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #172C62

RGB Percentages of #172C62

9%
17%
38%

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 #172C62

9.02%
15.45%
38.43%

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 #172C62

77%
55%
0%
62%

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 #172C62

To get 25% Saturated #172C62 Color, you need to convert the hex color #172C62 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 #172C62 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 #172C62

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 #172C62

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 #172C62

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 #172C62 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #172C62 to it's the darkest color.

#172C62 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(23, 44, 98)
RGB Percent 9%, 17%, 38%
RYB 23.0, 39.41, 98.0
CMYK 77, 55, 0, 62
CMY 77, 55, 0
HSL hsl(223, 62%, 24%)
HSLA hsl(223, 62%, 24%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(223, 77, 38)
XYZ 3.46, 2.87, 11.92
Hex8 Value #172C62FF
Decimal Value 1518690
Octal Value 5626142
Binary Value 10111,101100,1100010
Android 4279708770 / 0xff172c62
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(223, 62%, 24%)
xyY 0.19, 0.157, 2.865
YIQ 43.877, -29.8641, 12.3633
LMS 1.83, 2.51, 11.77
CieLAB 19.52, 12.63, -34.44
CieLUV : LCHuv 19.52, -7.51, -39.17
CieLCH : LCHab 19.52, 36.68, 290.14
Hunter Lab 16.94, 6.81, -29.86
YUV 43.877, 26.63, -18.32
YDbDr 43.877, 81.43, 39.71
YCbCr 53.68, 154.83, 114.92
YCoCg 52.25, 60.5, -8.25
YPbPr 43.88, 30.54, -14.89
Munsell Color System 6671.35 521.65/243.70

#172C62 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#172C62 as Background:

Dreams are symbolic in order that they cannot be understood; in order that the wish, which is the source of the dream, may remain unknown.

Carl Jung
<p style="background: #172C62">…</p>

#172C62 as Text Color:

Huge and mighty forms that do not live like living men, moved slowly through the mind by day and were trouble to my dreams.

William Wordsworth
<p style="color: #172C62">…</p>

#172C62 as Text Shadow:

Every dream that anyone ever has is theirs alone and they never manage to share it. And they never manage to remember it either. Not truly or accurately. Not as it was. Our memories and our vocabularies aren't up to the job.

Alex Garland
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #172C62">…</p>

#172C62 as Linear Gradient:

In the dream life you don't deliberately set out to dream about a house night after night; the dream itself insists you look at whatever is trying to come into visibility.

Jane Hirshfield
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #172C62)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #172C62?

RGB Value for #172C62 is rgb(23, 44, 98).

What is the RGB percentage of #172C62?

RGB percentage for #172C62 is 9% Red 17% Green 38% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #172C62?

CMYK Color Model of #172C62 is 77 Cyan 55 Magenta 0 Yellow 62 Black.

What is the HSL value of #172C62?

HSL Value of #172C62 is 223°(degrees) Hue 62 Saturation 24 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #172C62?

HSV Value of #172C62 is 223 Hue 77 Saturation 38 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #172C62?

XYZ Color Model of #172C62 is 3.46, 2.87, 11.92.