#172C78 Hex Color Code
#172C78
The Hexadecimal Color #172C78 is a contrast shade of Midnight Blue. #172C78 RGB value is rgb(23, 44, 120). RGB Color Model of #172C78 consists of 9% red, 17% green and 47% blue. HSL color Mode of #172C78 has 227°(degrees) Hue, 68% Saturation and 28% Lightness. #172C78 color has an wavelength of 477.07407nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #172C78 is #333399. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #172C78 is #137. The Closest Color to #172C78 is #191970. Official Name of #172C78 Hex Code is Catalina Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #172C78 is 81 Cyan 63 Magenta 0 Yellow 53 Black and #172C78 CMY is 81, 63, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #172C78 is hsl(227,68,28, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(227, 81, 47). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #172C78 is 4.64, 3.34, 18.17.
Hex8 Value of #172C78 is #172C78FF. Decimal Value of #172C78 is 1518712 and Octal Value of #172C78 is 5626170. Binary Value of #172C78 is 10111, 101100, 1111000 and Android of #172C78 is 4279708792 / 0xff172c78. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #172C78 is 0.178, 0.128, 0.128 and YIQ Color Space of #172C78 is 46.385, -36.9327, 19.2097. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #172C78 is 1.88, 2.52, 17.93. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #172C78 is 21.36, 21.72, -45.7. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #172C78 is 21.36, -7.76, -53.64. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #172C78 is 21.36, 50.6, 295.42. Hunter Lab variable of #172C78 is 18.28, 13.34, -46.15.
Graphic Percentage Representation of #172C78
RGB Percentages of #172C78
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 #172C78
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 #172C78
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 #172C78
To get 25% Saturated #172C78 Color, you need to convert the hex color #172C78 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 #172C78 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 #172C78
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 #172C78
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 #172C78
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 #172C78 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #172C78 to it's the darkest color.
#172C78 Hex Code Space Conversions
| RGB | rgb(23, 44, 120) |
| RGB Percent | 9%, 17%, 47% |
| RYB | 23.0, 40.26, 120.0 |
| CMYK | 81, 63, 0, 53 |
| CMY | 81, 63, 0 |
| HSL | hsl(227, 68%, 28%) |
| HSLA | hsl(227, 68%, 28%, 1.0) |
| HSV | hsv(227, 81, 47) |
| XYZ | 4.64, 3.34, 18.17 |
| Hex8 Value | #172C78FF |
| Decimal Value | 1518712 |
| Octal Value | 5626170 |
| Binary Value | 10111,101100,1111000 |
| Android | 4279708792 / 0xff172c78 |
| HSLuv : HUSL | hsl(227, 68%, 28%) |
| xyY | 0.178, 0.128, 3.339 |
| YIQ | 46.385, -36.9327, 19.2097 |
| LMS | 1.88, 2.52, 17.93 |
| CieLAB | 21.36, 21.72, -45.7 |
| CieLUV : LCHuv | 21.36, -7.76, -53.64 |
| CieLCH : LCHab | 21.36, 50.6, 295.42 |
| Hunter Lab | 18.28, 13.34, -46.15 |
| YUV | 46.385, 36.22, -20.52 |
| YDbDr | 46.385, 110.76, 44.49 |
| YCbCr | 55.84, 164.49, 113.35 |
| YCoCg | 57.75, 71.5, -13.75 |
| YPbPr | 46.38, 41.54, -16.68 |
| Munsell Color System | 7039.48 583.48/241.33 |
#172C78 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples
#172C78 as Background:
The modern airplane creates a new geographical dimension. A navigable ocean of air blankets the whole surface of the globe. There are no distant places any longer: the world is small and the world is one.
<p style="background: #172C78">…</p>#172C78 as Text Color:
Somewhere there was once a Flower, a Stone, a Crystal, a Queen, a King, a Palace, a Lover and his Beloved, and this was long ago, on an Island somewhere in the ocean 5,000 years ago. . . . Such is Love, the Mystic Flower of the Soul. This is the Center, the Self.
<p style="color: #172C78">…</p>#172C78 as Text Shadow:
You as a salt-being, made of salt, go to fathom the depth of the ocean, and in the process you yourself dissolve. A great maharishi once said that true meditation is like this.
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #172C78">…</p>#172C78 as Linear Gradient:
The ocean . . . cold and wild the surf, rushing in to overwhelm the beach, the wind, stinging my cheeks, enveloping me in total freedom.
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #172C78)">…</div>FAQ:
What is the RGB value of #172C78?
RGB Value for #172C78 is rgb(23, 44, 120).
What is the RGB percentage of #172C78?
RGB percentage for #172C78 is 9% Red 17% Green 47% Blue.
What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #172C78?
CMYK Color Model of #172C78 is 81 Cyan 63 Magenta 0 Yellow 53 Black.
What is the HSL value of #172C78?
HSL Value of #172C78 is 227°(degrees) Hue 68 Saturation 28 Lightness.
What is the HSV value of #172C78?
HSV Value of #172C78 is 227 Hue 81 Saturation 47 Value.
What is the XYZ Color Model of #172C78?
XYZ Color Model of #172C78 is 4.64, 3.34, 18.17.