#253E79
Blue
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RGB
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About #253E79 Blue
#253E79 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 37 red, 62 green, and 121 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 222°, 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
Use #253E79 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
222°
Hue
53%
Saturation
31%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #253E79 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #253E79 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#253E79 on White
Contrast Ratio10.27:1
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Aa#253E79 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.04:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #253E79 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #253E79 |
| RGB | rgb(37, 62, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(222, 53%, 31%) |
| RGB Decimal | 37, 62, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 14.5%, 24.3%, 47.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 69%, 49%, 0%, 53% |
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