#253B88
Blue
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RGB
HSL
About #253B88 Blue
#253B88 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 37 red, 59 green, and 136 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 227°, saturation of 57%, and lightness of 34%.
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
Use #253B88 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
227°
Hue
57%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #253B88 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #253B88 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#253B88 on White
Contrast Ratio10.2:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#253B88 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.06:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #253B88 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #253B88 |
| RGB | rgb(37, 59, 136) |
| HSL | hsl(227, 57%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 37, 59, 136 |
| RGB Percent | 14.5%, 23.1%, 53.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 73%, 57%, 0%, 47% |
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