#253B4C Hex Color
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#253b4c is a dark, muted blue with gray-green undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, controlled mood suited to security, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Use this hex code as a dominant dark background or supporting tone; white text reaches about 11.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #253b4c
What is #253b4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #253b4c is rgb(37, 59, 76), in HSL hsl(206, 35%, 22%) and in CMYK 51%, 22%, 0%, 70%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #253b4c in a palette?
#253b4c pairs well with warm off-white, restrained metallic tones, and muted terracotta, while pale neutrals provide enough contrast to keep its low-saturation, gray-green base from feeling heavy in layouts and interfaces. Use terracotta sparingly for focused accents.
Is #253b4c readable on white or black?
#253b4c has a 11.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.