#253E55
Dark Blue
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About #253E55 Dark Blue
#253E55 is a dark blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 37 red, 62 green, and 85 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 209°, saturation of 39%, and lightness of 24%.
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
209°
Hue
39%
Saturation
24%
Lightness
Dark Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #253E55 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #253E55 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#253E55 on White
Contrast Ratio11.06:1
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Aa#253E55 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.9:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #253E55 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #253E55 |
| RGB | rgb(37, 62, 85) |
| HSL | hsl(209, 39%, 24%) |
| RGB Decimal | 37, 62, 85 |
| RGB Percent | 14.5%, 24.3%, 33.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 56%, 27%, 0%, 67% |
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