#253356 Hex Color
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This dusky, inky blue is remarkably muted and serious. Because #253356 sits on the darker end of the spectrum, it works best as a primary background or a heavy supporting anchor in corporate UI design. It lacks the punch of brighter shades, making it ideal for professional contexts where understatement is key. White text provides excellent readability on this hex code, offering a contrast ratio of about 12.5:1.
Questions about #253356
What is #253356 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #253356 is rgb(37, 51, 86), in HSL hsl(223, 40%, 24%) and in CMYK 57%, 41%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair best with #253356?
Is #253356 readable on white or black?
#253356 has a 12.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.68:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.