#253D74
Blue
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About #253D74 Blue
#253D74 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 37 red, 61 green, and 116 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 222°, saturation of 52%, and lightness of 30%.
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
222°
Hue
52%
Saturation
30%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #253D74 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #253D74 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#253D74 on White
Contrast Ratio10.51:1
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Aa#253D74 on Black
Contrast Ratio2:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #253D74 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #253D74 |
| RGB | rgb(37, 61, 116) |
| HSL | hsl(222, 52%, 30%) |
| RGB Decimal | 37, 61, 116 |
| RGB Percent | 14.5%, 23.9%, 45.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 68%, 47%, 0%, 55% |
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