Information about #171117 color

#171117 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #171117 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Low Saturation and Very Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(23, 17, 23) (9% red, 6.7% green, 9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 0 / 91 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #171117 reads as a gently muted purple-pink magenta and lives deep in the shadows. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Standard-Bearer (#141216). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chinese Black (#141414) and Very Dark Violet (#17111D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(23, 17, 23)), which gives #171117 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 18.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.1:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:91) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#171117 color variations

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

#171117 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#171117 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#120D12

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#090609

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Black

#000000

#171117 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#2E242E

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#443944

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#594F59

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Grey

#808080

#171117 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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#151117

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#121117

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#111217

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#171117 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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#111714
#111714

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#141711
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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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#141117
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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
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#171711
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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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#171111
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#111711
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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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#171411
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#111711
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Nearest named colors to #171117

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

Standard-Bearer color link
Standard-Bearer

#141216

Chinese Black color link
Chinese Black

#141414

Very Dark Violet color link
Very Dark Violet

#17111D

Very Dark Rose color link
Very Dark Rose

#1D1117

All Black color link
All Black

#181818

Licorice color link
Licorice

#1A1110

Eigengrau color link
Eigengrau

#16161D

Very Reddish Brown color link
Very Reddish Brown

#1D1111

Very Dark Magenta color link
Very Dark Magenta

#1D111D

Brown Charcoal color link
Brown Charcoal

#1C1816

Soft Black color link
Soft Black

#181A18

Vintage Black color link
Vintage Black

#18130E

#171117 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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#171117 color image #171117 color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#171117
  • RGB23, 17, 23
  • CMYK0, 2, 0, 91
  • CSSrgb(23, 17, 23)
  • HSL300°, 15%, 8%
  • HSL Precise300°, 15%, 7.843%
  • HSV300°, 26%, 9%
  • HSB300°, 26%, 9%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.067
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • GLSLvec3(0.090, 0.067, 0.090)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.090, 0.067, 0.090, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.090, 0.067, 0.090)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Dark
  • HEX ID171117
  • DECIMAL ID1511703
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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