#172E3E Hex Code
Color Name: Yankees Blue
What is hex #172E3E Color?
The color name of hex code #172E3E is Yankees Blue. The RGB values are (23, 46, 62) which means it is composed of
18% red, 35% green and 47% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:63 M:26 Y:0 K:76. In the HSV/HSB scale, #172E3E has a hue of 205°, 63% saturation and a brightness value of 24%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #172E3E Color Codes
| Color Name | Yankees Blue |
| RGB Values | (23, 46, 62) |
| CMYK Values | (63%, 26%, 0%, 76%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (205°, 63%, 24%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #003333 |
| Inverse Color | #E8D1C1 [Dust Storm] |
| Closest Pantone® | 533 C |
| Closest RAL | 5011 [Steel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #3E2717 [Bistre] |
| #172E3E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #2C2C2C |
| Desaturated | #2B2B2B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #292929 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #2A2A2A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #6D6D6D |
Hex #172E3E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #172E3E is #3E2717 which is called Bistre. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #172E3E color is offered by #3E2717. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #172E3E are #171B3E and #173E3B, called Yankees Blue and MSU Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #172E3E with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #172E3E are #3E171B (Chocolate Kisses) and #3E3B17 (Pullman Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#172E3E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3E172E (Temptress) and #2E3E17 (Pullman Green) along with #172E3E, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #172E3E has #3E172E (Temptress), #3E2717 (Bistre) and #173E27 (Phthalo Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #172E3E contains #3B173E (Dark Purple), #3E2717 (Bistre) and #1B3E17 (Phthalo Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #172E3E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #172E3E rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 172E3E Color
Tints
455865- 5D6D78
- 74828B
- 8B979F
- A2ABB2
- B9C0C5
- D1D5D8
- E8EAEC
Tones
- 2C3E4B
- 374752
- 414F58
- 4C575F
- 565F66
- 61676C
- 6B7073
- 767879
Shades
- 122532
- 10202B
- 0E1C25
- 0C171F
- 091219
- 070E13
- 05090C
- 020506
#172E3E Color Patterns
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#172E3E Gingham Checks
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#172E3E Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#172E3E Polka Dots Pattern
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#172E3E Honeycomb Pattern
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#172E3E Leaves Pattern
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#172E3E Houndstooth Pattern
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#172E3E Trellis Pattern
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#172E3E Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
