#253494 Hex Color
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#253494 is a saturated, authoritative blue that leans heavily into traditional, corporate territory. This deep tone works best as a primary branding color or a solid UI background, offering high contrast for white text. Because it is quite dark, use it sparingly in tight layouts to avoid a gloomy effect. If you need a secondary shade, understanding mixing purple can help you expand this palette.
Questions about #253494
What is #253494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #253494 is rgb(37, 52, 148), in HSL hsl(232, 60%, 36%) and in CMYK 75%, 65%, 0%, 42%.
How should I use #253494 in my professional designs?
Use #253494 as a primary branding color or background to establish authority, but ensure you pair it with high-contrast light text for readability. Avoid overcrowding it in tight layouts as the deep, saturated intensity can feel heavy or gloomy.
Which color combinations work well with #253494?
Is #253494 readable on white or black?
#253494 has a 10.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.99:1 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.