#255B9D
Blue
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About #255B9D Blue
#255B9D is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 37 red, 91 green, and 157 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 213°, saturation of 62%, and lightness of 38%.
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 #255B9D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
213°
Hue
62%
Saturation
38%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #255B9D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #255B9D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#255B9D on White
Contrast Ratio6.86:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#255B9D on Black
Contrast Ratio3.06:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #255B9D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #255B9D |
| RGB | rgb(37, 91, 157) |
| HSL | hsl(213, 62%, 38%) |
| RGB Decimal | 37, 91, 157 |
| RGB Percent | 14.5%, 35.7%, 61.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 76%, 42%, 0%, 38% |
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