Pale Rich Black
A moderately saturated, cool dark blue.
#175482
rgb(23, 84, 130)
Color formats
HEX
#175482
RGB
rgb(23, 84, 130)
HSL
hsl(205.8, 69.9%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(205.8, 82.3%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(82.3%, 35.4%, 0%, 49%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Pale Rich Black.
Lightest
#7DBAE8
Lighter
#268CD9
Base
#175482
Darker
#081C2B
Darkest
#000000
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Pale Rich Black works
Pale Rich Black (#175482) is a moderately saturated, cool dark blue. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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