Dark Blue

The color #252C56 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 37, 44, 86 and HSL values of 231°, 40%, 24%.

Color Values for #252C56

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HEX:
#252C56
RGB:
rgb(37,44,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(231,40%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(57%, 49%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #252C56

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #252C56. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.5%
Green: 17.3%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #252C56

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #252C56

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #252C56

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #252C56

The complementary color for #252C56 is #564E25. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #252C56

The analogous colors for #252C56 are #254556 and #362556. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #252C56

The triadic colors for #252C56 are #56252C and #2C5625. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #252C56

These are the darker variations of #252C56. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1E2345 and #161A34. This progression shows how #252C56 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #252C56

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #515678 and #7C809A. This progression shows how #252C56. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #252C56

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #252C56. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #252C56

Companies and brands that incorporate #252C56 in their visual identity.

#252C56 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #252C56. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #252C56 is a dark blue with RGB values of 37, 44, 86 and HSL values of 231°, 40%, 24%.

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