#172f91 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #172f91 is composed of 9% red, 18.4% green and 56.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 84.1% cyan, 67.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 43.1% black. It has a hue angle of 228.2 degrees, a saturation of 72.6% and a lightness of 32.9%. #172f91 color hex could be obtained by blending #2e5eff with #000023. Closest websafe color is: #003399.

    • R 9
    • G 18
    • B 57
    RGB color chart
    • C 84
    • M 68
    • Y 0
    • K 43
    CMYK color chart

#172f91 color description : Dark blue.

#172f91 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #172f91 has RGB values of R:23, G:47, B:145 and CMYK values of C:0.84, M:0.68, Y:0, K:0.43. Its decimal value is 1519505.

Hex triplet 172f91 #172f91
RGB Decimal 23, 47, 145 rgb(23,47,145)
RGB Percent 9, 18.4, 56.9 rgb(9%,18.4%,56.9%)
CMYK 84, 68, 0, 43
HSL 228.2°, 72.6, 32.9 hsl(228.2,72.6%,32.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 228.2°, 84.1, 56.9
Web Safe 003399 #003399
CIE-LAB 24.51, 29.644, -56.219
XYZ 6.48, 4.259, 27.267
xyY 0.17, 0.112, 4.259
CIE-LCH 24.51, 63.555, 297.802
CIE-LUV 24.51, -8.765, -68.962
Hunter-Lab 20.637, 19.929, -63.89
Binary 00010111, 00101111, 10010001

Color Schemes with #172f91

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Alternatives to #172f91

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#172f91 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #172f91

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #02030a is the darkest color, while #f8f9fe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #172f91

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #515257 is the less saturated color, while #0423a4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #172f91 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #333333 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #2d3246 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #004281 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004670 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #004b4f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #083b87 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #083d7c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #084067 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population