Elephant

#173446

General Information about #173446

The hexadecimal color #173446, often referred to as 'Elephant' due to its resemblance to the skin tone of an elephant, is a dark, muted shade of blue-gray. It belongs to the family of cool colors and evokes feelings of calmness, stability, and sophistication. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 9.02% red, 20.39% green, and 27.45% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 67.15% cyan, 25.85% magenta, 0% yellow, and 72.55% black. The color's hexadecimal triplet is #173446, and its closest web-safe color is likely #333333. The #173446 color is often associated with professionalism, trustworthiness, and dependability. It can be effectively used in various design applications to create a sense of depth, stability, and sophistication.

The hex color #173446, often referred to as 'Elephant,' presents several accessibility considerations for web developers. Its relatively dark hue means it requires careful attention to contrast ratios, particularly when used as a background or text color. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text against its background to ensure readability for users with visual impairments. When using #173446 for text, lighter colors such as #FFFFFF or shades of pale yellow or green should be considered for the background. Conversely, if used as a background, text in lighter shades would be necessary. Testing color combinations with accessibility tools is essential to guarantee compliance with accessibility standards and ensure a positive user experience for everyone, including those with low vision or color blindness. Consideration should also be given to users accessing the site on different devices with varying screen quality.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
23 52 70
RGB23 52 70
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
202.98deg 50.54% 18.24%
202.9850.5418.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
202.98deg 9.02% 72.55%
202.989.0272.55HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#173446
rgb23 52 70
hsl202.98deg 50.54% 18.24%
cmyk67.14% 25.71% 0% 72.55%
hwb202.98deg 9.02% 72.55%
xyz-d650.03 0.03 0.06
oklch0.3115 0.0476 238.19
oklab0.3115 -0.03 -0.04
CMYK
67.14% 25.71% 0% 72.55%
67.1425.71072.55CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.03 0.06
0.030.030.06XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3115 0.0476 238.19
0.31150.0476238.19LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3115 -0.03 -0.04
0.3115-0.03-0.04LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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