Information about #175F8D color

#175F8D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #175F8D belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(23, 95, 141) — 9% red, 37.3% green, 55.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 46 / 18 / 0 / 45. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#175F8D is a energetic, saturated azure that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from allports in a storm (#1D5A8B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Yarra (#20608E) and Blue Sapphire (#126180).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(23, 95, 141)), which gives #175F8D its character. If you plan to put text on a #175F8D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. #175F8D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#175F8D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#175F8D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#175F8D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#175F8D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#175F8D color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#175F8D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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#178C7F
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#175F8D
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#8C175F
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#5F8C17
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#44178C
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#8C4417
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#5F8C17
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#7F178C
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#8C4417
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#258C17
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Nearest named colors to #175F8D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

allports in a storm color link
allports in a storm

#1D5A8B

Yarra color link
Yarra

#20608E

Blue Sapphire color link
Blue Sapphire

#126180

Light Navy color link
Light Navy

#155084

Dusk Blue color link
Dusk Blue

#26538D

Boogie Blue color link
Boogie Blue

#24508A

Light Blue Flower color link
Light Blue Flower

#1D697C

Bahama Blue color link
Bahama Blue

#25597F

Dauntless color link
Dauntless

#166F7F

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Optimist color link
Optimist

#2B688D

Aesthetic Blue color link
Aesthetic Blue

#284F8F

#175F8D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#175F8D
  • RGB23, 95, 141
  • CMYK46, 18, 0, 45
  • CSSrgb(23, 95, 141)
  • HSL203°, 72%, 32%
  • HSL Precise203.39°, 71.951%, 32.157%
  • HSV203°, 84%, 55%
  • HSB203°, 84%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • GLSLvec3(0.090, 0.373, 0.553)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.090, 0.373, 0.553, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.090, 0.373, 0.553)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID175F8D
  • DECIMAL ID1531789
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited2 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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