#172D56 Hex Color Code

#172D56

The Hexadecimal Color #172D56 is a contrast shade of Midnight Blue. #172D56 RGB value is rgb(23, 45, 86). RGB Color Model of #172D56 consists of 9% red, 17% green and 33% blue. HSL color Mode of #172D56 has 219°(degrees) Hue, 58% Saturation and 21% Lightness. #172D56 color has an wavelength of 482.11111nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #172D56 is #333366. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #172D56 is #135. The Closest Color to #172D56 is #191970. Official Name of #172D56 Hex Code is Nile Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #172D56 is 73 Cyan 48 Magenta 0 Yellow 66 Black and #172D56 CMY is 73, 48, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #172D56 is hsl(219,58,21, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(219, 73, 34). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #172D56 is 2.97, 2.73, 9.17.
Hex8 Value of #172D56 is #172D56FF. Decimal Value of #172D56 is 1518934 and Octal Value of #172D56 is 5626526. Binary Value of #172D56 is 10111, 101101, 1010110 and Android of #172D56 is 4279709014 / 0xff172d56. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #172D56 is 0.2, 0.184, 0.184 and YIQ Color Space of #172D56 is 43.096, -26.2831, 8.1062. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #172D56 is 1.86, 2.6, 9.06. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #172D56 is 18.93, 6.93, -27.44. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #172D56 is 18.93, -7.76, -30.61. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #172D56 is 18.93, 28.3, 284.17. Hunter Lab variable of #172D56 is 16.52, 3.17, -21.34.

#172D56 - Nile Blue Color Image
#172D56 - Nile Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #172D56

RGB Percentages of #172D56

9%
17%
33%

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 #172D56

9.02%
15.41%
33.73%

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 #172D56

73%
48%
0%
66%

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 #172D56

To get 25% Saturated #172D56 Color, you need to convert the hex color #172D56 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 #172D56 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 #172D56

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 #172D56

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 #172D56

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 #172D56 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #172D56 to it's the darkest color.

#172D56 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(23, 45, 86)
RGB Percent 9%, 17%, 33%
RYB 23.0, 39.31, 86.0
CMYK 73, 48, 0, 66
CMY 73, 48, 0
HSL hsl(219, 58%, 21%)
HSLA hsl(219, 58%, 21%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(219, 73, 34)
XYZ 2.97, 2.73, 9.17
Hex8 Value #172D56FF
Decimal Value 1518934
Octal Value 5626526
Binary Value 10111,101101,1010110
Android 4279709014 / 0xff172d56
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(219, 58%, 21%)
xyY 0.2, 0.184, 2.731
YIQ 43.096, -26.2831, 8.1062
LMS 1.86, 2.6, 9.06
CieLAB 18.93, 6.93, -27.44
CieLUV : LCHuv 18.93, -7.76, -30.61
CieLCH : LCHab 18.93, 28.3, 284.17
Hunter Lab 16.52, 3.17, -21.34
YUV 43.096, 21.11, -17.63
YDbDr 43.096, 64.55, 38.22
YCbCr 53.01, 149.27, 115.41
YCoCg 49.75, 54.5, -4.75
YPbPr 43.1, 24.21, -14.33
Munsell Color System 6555.01 466.95/243.43

#172D56 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#172D56 as Background:

The sea was indistinguishable from the sky, except that the sea was slightly creased as if a cloth had wrinkles in it.

Virginia Woolf
<p style="background: #172D56">…</p>

#172D56 as Text Color:

Well might the ancients make silence a god; for it is the element of all godhood, infinitude, or transcendental greatness,--at once the source and the ocean wherein all such begins and ends.

Thomas Carlyle
<p style="color: #172D56">…</p>

#172D56 as Text Shadow:

Nowhere on the shore is the relation of a creature to its surroundings a matter of a single cause and effect; each living thing is bound to its world by many threads, weaving the intricate design of the fabric of life.

Rachel Carson
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #172D56">…</p>

#172D56 as Linear Gradient:

Our desire must be like a slow and stately ship, sailing across endless oceans, never in search of safe anchorage. Then suddenly, unexpectedly, it will find mooring for a moment.

Etty Hillesum
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #172D56)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #172D56?

RGB Value for #172D56 is rgb(23, 45, 86).

What is the RGB percentage of #172D56?

RGB percentage for #172D56 is 9% Red 17% Green 33% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #172D56?

CMYK Color Model of #172D56 is 73 Cyan 48 Magenta 0 Yellow 66 Black.

What is the HSL value of #172D56?

HSL Value of #172D56 is 219°(degrees) Hue 58 Saturation 21 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #172D56?

HSV Value of #172D56 is 219 Hue 73 Saturation 34 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #172D56?

XYZ Color Model of #172D56 is 2.97, 2.73, 9.17.