#25517A Hex Color
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This dark, muted blue feels serious and reliable, making it a natural choice for corporate or professional design projects. Because it is unsaturated and deep, it provides a strong, readable base for white text. Use #25517a as a dominant background color in tech or finance interfaces to project security. Avoid pairing it with other dark tones, as it shines best alongside crisp, high-contrast light neutrals.
Questions about #25517a
What is #25517a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #25517a is rgb(37, 81, 122), in HSL hsl(209, 53%, 31%) and in CMYK 70%, 34%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #25517a for a balanced design?
Is #25517a suitable for large text blocks in UI design?
#25517a offers excellent readability when used as a background color with white text overlaid, making it a reliable choice for professional dashboard interfaces. However, avoid using it as a text color on dark backgrounds, as it lacks the necessary contrast to maintain legibility.
Is #25517a readable on white or black?
#25517a has a 8.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.