#253979
Blue
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About #253979 Blue
#253979 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 37 red, 57 green, and 121 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 226°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 31%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
226°
Hue
53%
Saturation
31%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #253979 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #253979 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#253979 on White
Contrast Ratio10.82:1
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Aa#253979 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.94:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #253979 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #253979 |
| RGB | rgb(37, 57, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(226, 53%, 31%) |
| RGB Decimal | 37, 57, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 14.5%, 22.4%, 47.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 69%, 53%, 0%, 53% |
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