#172FBB Hex Color Code

#172FBB

The Hexadecimal Color #172FBB is a contrast shade of Medium Blue. #172FBB RGB value is rgb(23, 47, 187). RGB Color Model of #172FBB consists of 9% red, 18% green and 73% blue. HSL color Mode of #172FBB has 231°(degrees) Hue, 78% Saturation and 41% Lightness. #172FBB color has an wavelength of 474.55556nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #172FBB is #3333CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #172FBB is #13B. The Closest Color to #172FBB is #0000CD. Official Name of #172FBB Hex Code is Persian Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #172FBB is 88 Cyan 75 Magenta 0 Yellow 27 Black and #172FBB CMY is 88, 75, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #172FBB is hsl(231,78,41, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(231, 88, 73). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #172FBB is 10.34, 5.8, 47.58.
Hex8 Value of #172FBB is #172FBBFF. Decimal Value of #172FBB is 1519547 and Octal Value of #172FBB is 5627673. Binary Value of #172FBB is 10111, 101111, 10111011 and Android of #172FBB is 4279709627 / 0xff172fbb. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #172FBB is 0.162, 0.091, 0.091 and YIQ Color Space of #172FBB is 55.784, -59.2836, 38.492. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #172FBB is 2.34, 2.86, 46.9. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #172FBB is 28.9, 45.14, -74.35. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #172FBB is 28.9, -9.6, -94.28. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #172FBB is 28.9, 86.98, 301.26. Hunter Lab variable of #172FBB is 24.08, 34.49, -100.28.

#172FBB - Persian Blue Color Image
#172FBB - Persian Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #172FBB

RGB Percentages of #172FBB

9%
18%
73%

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 #172FBB

9.02%
17.23%
73.33%

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 #172FBB

88%
75%
0%
27%

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 #172FBB

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

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 #172FBB

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 #172FBB

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

#172FBB Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(23, 47, 187)
RGB Percent 9%, 18%, 73%
RYB 23.0, 43.94, 187.0
CMYK 88, 75, 0, 27
CMY 88, 75, 0
HSL hsl(231, 78%, 41%)
HSLA hsl(231, 78%, 41%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(231, 88, 73)
XYZ 10.34, 5.8, 47.58
Hex8 Value #172FBBFF
Decimal Value 1519547
Octal Value 5627673
Binary Value 10111,101111,10111011
Android 4279709627 / 0xff172fbb
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(231, 78%, 41%)
xyY 0.162, 0.091, 5.802
YIQ 55.784, -59.2836, 38.492
LMS 2.34, 2.86, 46.9
CieLAB 28.9, 45.14, -74.35
CieLUV : LCHuv 28.9, -9.6, -94.28
CieLCH : LCHab 28.9, 86.98, 301.26
Hunter Lab 24.08, 34.49, -100.28
YUV 55.784, 64.57, -28.76
YDbDr 55.784, 197.42, 62.37
YCbCr 63.91, 193.05, 107.46
YCoCg 76.0, 105.0, -29.0
YPbPr 55.78, 74.05, -23.38
Munsell Color System 8322.26 649.47/233.58

#172FBB HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#172FBB as Background:

The man who backbites an absent friend, nay, who does not stand up for him when another blames him, the man who angles for bursts of laughter and for the repute of a wit, who can invent what he never saw, who cannot keep a secret -- that man is black at heart: mark and avoid him.

Marcus Tullius Cicero
<p style="background: #172FBB">…</p>

#172FBB as Text Color:

A generous friendship no cold medium knows, Burns with one love, with one resentment glows; One should our interests and our passions be, My friend must hate the man that injures me.

Homer
<p style="color: #172FBB">…</p>

#172FBB as Text Shadow:

We love everything on our own account; we even follow our own taste and inclination when we prefer our friends to ourselves; and yet it is this preference alone that constitutes true and perfect friendship.

Francois de La Rochefoucauld
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #172FBB">…</p>

#172FBB as Linear Gradient:

Love is like the wild rose-briar; Friendship like the holly-tree. The holly is dark when the rose-briar blooms, but which will bloom most constantly?

Emily Bronte
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #172FBB)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #172FBB?

RGB Value for #172FBB is rgb(23, 47, 187).

What is the RGB percentage of #172FBB?

RGB percentage for #172FBB is 9% Red 18% Green 73% Blue.

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

CMYK Color Model of #172FBB is 88 Cyan 75 Magenta 0 Yellow 27 Black.

What is the HSL value of #172FBB?

HSL Value of #172FBB is 231°(degrees) Hue 78 Saturation 41 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #172FBB?

HSV Value of #172FBB is 231 Hue 88 Saturation 73 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #172FBB?

XYZ Color Model of #172FBB is 10.34, 5.8, 47.58.