Blue950#172554
RGB(23, 37, 84) • HSL(226°, 57%, 21%) • CMYK(73%, 56%, 0%, 67%)
Color Values
About Blue950
Blue950 (#172554) is a dark, moderately saturated blue color. With RGB values of 23, 37, 84 and an HSL of 226°, 57%, 21%, it sits in the blue family of colors. This hue is commonly used in design contexts that call for a dark blue tone.
The HEX code #172554 translates to red 23, green 37, blue 84 in RGB notation — a standard color model used in digital displays and web development. In HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) notation, this color is represented as 226°, 57%, 21%, making it easy to create systematic tints and shades by adjusting the lightness value.
For print design, Blue950 converts to a CMYK value of 73% Cyan, 56% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 67% Key (Black). Always verify CMYK values with your printer, as on-screen colors may differ slightly from physical prints due to gamut differences between RGB and CMYK color spaces.
Using Blue950 in Design
- •Blue950 works well as a strong accent or headline color against light backgrounds.
- •Apply it to call-to-action buttons or navigation elements to create visual weight and hierarchy.
- •Cool blues and teals convey trust and calm — widely used in tech, finance, and healthcare design.
- •When using Blue950 in web design, always verify WCAG contrast ratios to ensure accessibility for all users.