#254992 Hex Color
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The hex code #254992 is a dark, slightly muted blue with cool undertones and a serious presence. Its depth suits security, finance, government, and technology branding, especially as a dominant interface background or header color. Pair it with warm ivory or muted copper for contrast. White text remains highly legible, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #254992
What is #254992 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #254992 is rgb(37, 73, 146), in HSL hsl(220, 60%, 36%) and in CMYK 75%, 50%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #254992?
#254992 pairs well with warm ivory for a clear, welcoming contrast and muted copper for a warmer accent. These combinations soften its cool, serious character without losing the strong visual focus useful in interfaces and brand systems.
Is #254992 readable on white or black?
#254992 has a 8.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.