#253B57 Hex Color

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#253b57 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a matte finish that reads as professional and authoritative. Its high contrast ratio makes it an excellent choice for dark mode UI backgrounds or as a solid base for corporate identity work. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to cut the gloom. The hex code for this serious tone is #253b57.

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What is #253b57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #253b57 is rgb(37, 59, 87), in HSL hsl(214, 40%, 24%) and in CMYK 57%, 32%, 0%, 66%.

What color combinations work best with #253b57?

The most effective palettes for #253b57 rely on high-contrast neutrals to prevent the design from feeling too dark. Pairing it with cream or a muted gold adds necessary warmth, while stark white text ensures readability against the deep background.

Is #253b57 readable on white or black?

#253b57 has a 11.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.84:1 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.

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