#253C50
Dark Blue
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About #253C50 Dark Blue
#253C50 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 37 red, 60 green, and 80 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 208°, saturation of 37%, and lightness of 23%.
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
208°
Hue
37%
Saturation
23%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #253C50 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #253C50 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#253C50 on White
Contrast Ratio11.41:1
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Aa#253C50 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.84:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #253C50 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #253C50 |
| RGB | rgb(37, 60, 80) |
| HSL | hsl(208, 37%, 23%) |
| RGB Decimal | 37, 60, 80 |
| RGB Percent | 14.5%, 23.5%, 31.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 54%, 25%, 0%, 69% |
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