Blue

The color #255CBB is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 37, 92, 187 and HSL values of 218°, 67%, 44%.

Color Values for #255CBB

Below are the different color format representations for #255CBB. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#255CBB
RGB:
rgb(37,92,187) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(218,67%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(80%, 51%, 0%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #255CBB

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #255CBB. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.5%
Green: 36.1%
Blue: 73.3%

Contrast Analysis for #255CBB

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 #255CBB

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #255CBB

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

Complementary Colors for #255CBB

The complementary color for #255CBB is #BB8425. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #255CBB

The analogous colors for #255CBB are #25A7BB and #3925BB. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #255CBB

The triadic colors for #255CBB are #BB255C and #5CBB25. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #255CBB

These are the darker variations of #255CBB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1E4A96 and #163770. This progression shows how #255CBB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #255CBB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #517DC9 and #7C9DD6. This progression shows how #255CBB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #255CBB

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #255CBB. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #255CBB

Companies and brands that incorporate #255CBB in their visual identity.

#255CBB Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #255CBB. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #255CBB is a blue with RGB values of 37, 92, 187 and HSL values of 218°, 67%, 44%.

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