Sherpa Blue

Q: How do I use #17494F in CSS?

You can use #17494F in CSS with: background-color: #17494F; or color: #17494F; or as an RGB value: rgb(23, 73, 79). For print design, use CMYK: 71%, 8%, 0%, 69%.

#17494F

Sherpa Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #17494F. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 23, 73, 79 in digital design or CMYK 71%, 8%, 0%, 69% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sherpa Blue color values

HEX: #17494F
RGB: 23, 73, 79
HSL: 186°, 55%, 20%
CMYK: 71, 8, 0, 69

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sherpa Blue sits at 186° on the color wheel with 55% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 55% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Sherpa Blue is rendered as rgb(23, 73, 79), where the blue channel is highest at 79, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Sherpa Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 71C 8M 0Y 69K. A substantial black component (69%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Sherpa Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #17494F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 23, 73, 79;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#17494F',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 71%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 69%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(23, 73, 79)
rgba(23, 73, 79, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 186° on the color wheel

SAP

N26

Frequently asked questions

What color is #17494F?

#17494F is Sherpa Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 23, 73, 79. It has a hue of 186°, 55% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #17494F?

The RGB color code for #17494F is rgb(23, 73, 79). This means it contains 23 red, 73 green, and 79 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Sherpa Blue a warm or cool color?

Sherpa Blue (#17494F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #17494F in CSS?

You can use #17494F in CSS with: background-color: #17494F; or color: #17494F; or as an RGB value: rgb(23, 73, 79). For print design, use CMYK: 71%, 8%, 0%, 69%.