#255D8E
Blue
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About #255D8E Blue
#255D8E is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 37 red, 93 green, and 142 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 208°, saturation of 59%, and lightness of 35%.
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 #255D8E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
208°
Hue
59%
Saturation
35%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #255D8E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #255D8E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#255D8E on White
Contrast Ratio6.92:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#255D8E on Black
Contrast Ratio3.04:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #255D8E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #255D8E |
| RGB | rgb(37, 93, 142) |
| HSL | hsl(208, 59%, 35%) |
| RGB Decimal | 37, 93, 142 |
| RGB Percent | 14.5%, 36.5%, 55.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 74%, 35%, 0%, 44% |
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