#175A6C
- RGB
- 23, 90, 108
- Brightness
- 79.0
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 193°, 65%, 26%
- HSV V %
- 42%
- Lab
- 35.2, -13.8, -16.2
- CMYK (%)
- 79%, 17%, 0%, 58%
- PNG size
- 6.2 KB
- Tone / Feel
- dark, vivid cool hue
Black text
2.72:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
White text
7.73:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
Recommended text: White (7.73:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #175A6C
Common Name: Connor's Lakefront (Sherwin-Williams)
RGB: 23, 90, 108
HSL: ~192°, ~65%, ~26%
Contrast vs White: 6.6:1 – AA compliant (normal text)
Contrast vs Black: 4.4:1 – AA compliant (large text), fails for normal
Mood & Character:
Cool, deliberate, and subtly authoritative, #175A6C evokes the calm depth of northern waters at dusk. It's neither flashy nor flat—carrying an intellectual depth that resonates with clean design, modern structure, and a hint of nostalgia. Popular in coastal interiors and high-end branding with a vintage tech twist.
Close Color Matches:
- Sherwin-Williams - Connor's Lakefront #175A6C – Exact Match, ΔE=0.00
- Pantone FHI - Deep Lagoon #185E6F – ΔE=1.89
- RAL Classic - Pearl Gentian Blue #235B6E – ΔE=2.18
- Munsell - 5B 3/6 #005568 – ΔE=2.58
- Dutch Boy - Big Sur #005C71 – ΔE=2.73
- Why Designers Use It.
#175A6C, known commercially as “Connor’s Lakefront,” hits that rare sweet spot between utility and sophistication. Its marine undertone makes it a favorite for nautical themes, but it carries enough pigment to stay relevant in urban and digital contexts. It's a go-to for serious visual identity design—think fintech startups, smart device branding, and high-contrast dashboard UIs that demand cool-headed clarity.
It's often chosen in textiles and upholstery for offices or boutique hotels aiming for calm productivity. Regionally, it has found popularity in coastal American and Scandinavian palettes, reflecting deep ocean waters and stormy skies. Manufacturing-wise, it’s seen in powder-coated metal finishes and vehicle trims—especially within maritime safety gear and some aircraft interiors where contrast and elegance meet functionality.
The Sherwin-Williams exact match lends it extra design credibility, while its low ΔE similarities with multiple major systems like Pantone, RAL, Munsell, and Dutch Boy paint catalogs make it a reliable anchor tone for cross-system applications. It's not a fashion fad—it’s a resilient, modular workhorse for when blue needs to mean business.