#255272 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue feels professional and grounded. Because of its desaturated, cool tone, #255272 works effectively as a stable background for financial or technical interfaces. It pairs nicely with soft creams or warm grays to soften its otherwise serious mood. Use it for text or UI elements, as white type provides excellent readability on the hex code #255272.
Questions about #255272
What is #255272 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #255272 is rgb(37, 82, 114), in HSL hsl(205, 51%, 30%) and in CMYK 68%, 28%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair best with #255272?
Is #255272 suitable for professional interface design?
Yes, #255272 serves as an excellent choice for financial or technical dashboards because it feels inherently stable and trustworthy. Its desaturated quality prevents eye strain during extended screen use, ensuring that content remains legible and accessible for daily professional work.
Is #255272 readable on white or black?
#255272 has a 8.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.