Dark Cyan

The color #255740 is a dark cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 37, 87, 64 and HSL values of 152°, 40%, 24%.

Color Values for #255740

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HEX:
#255740
RGB:
rgb(37,87,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(152,40%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(57%, 0%, 26%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #255740

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #255740. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.5%
Green: 34.1%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #255740

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 #255740

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #255740

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

Complementary Colors for #255740

The complementary color for #255740 is #56253C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #255740

The analogous colors for #255740 are #255626 and #255456. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #255740

The triadic colors for #255740 are #3F2556 and #563F25. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #255740

These are the darker variations of #255740. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1E4633 and #163426. This progression shows how #255740 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #255740

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #517966 and #7C9A8C. This progression shows how #255740. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #255740

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #255740. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #255740

Companies and brands that incorporate #255740 in their visual identity.

#255740 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #255740. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #255740 is a dark cyan with RGB values of 37, 87, 64 and HSL values of 152°, 40%, 24%.

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