Dark Blue

The color #253656 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 37, 54, 86 and HSL values of 219°, 40%, 24%.

Color Values for #253656

Below are the different color format representations for #253656. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#253656
RGB:
rgb(37,54,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(219,40%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(57%, 37%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #253656

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #253656. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.5%
Green: 21.2%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #253656

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 #253656

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #253656

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

Complementary Colors for #253656

The complementary color for #253656 is #564525. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #253656

The analogous colors for #253656 are #254E56 and #2C2556. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #253656

The triadic colors for #253656 are #562536 and #365625. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #253656

These are the darker variations of #253656. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1E2B45 and #162034. This progression shows how #253656 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #253656

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #515E78 and #7C869A. This progression shows how #253656. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #253656

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #253656. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #253656

Companies and brands that incorporate #253656 in their visual identity.

#253656 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #253656. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #253656 is a dark blue with RGB values of 37, 54, 86 and HSL values of 219°, 40%, 24%.

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