#255588
Blue
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About #255588 Blue
#255588 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 37 red, 85 green, and 136 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 211°, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
211°
Hue
57%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #255588 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #255588 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#255588 on White
Contrast Ratio7.68:1
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Aa#255588 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.73:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #255588 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #255588 |
| RGB | rgb(37, 85, 136) |
| HSL | hsl(211, 57%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 37, 85, 136 |
| RGB Percent | 14.5%, 33.3%, 53.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 73%, 38%, 0%, 47% |
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