#255481 Hex Color
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Dark, muted, and cool, #255481 is a low-saturation blue with enough depth for serious, moody layouts. It suits trust and security-focused branding in finance, technology, government, and healthcare. Use it as a dominant UI background with off-white or muted burgundy accents. The hex code #255481 provides about 7.9:1 contrast with white body text.
Questions about #255481
What is #255481 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #255481 is rgb(37, 84, 129), in HSL hsl(209, 55%, 33%) and in CMYK 71%, 35%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #255481?
#255481 pairs well with off-white, soft gray, and muted burgundy, adding contrast without weakening its restrained mood in interfaces, dashboards, and brand layouts; keep the surrounding palette light and use burgundy as a small accent rather than a competing focal color.
Where does #255481 work best?
#255481 works well for navigation bars, dashboard shells, trust-focused interfaces, and branded sections that need a cool, grounded presence in serious, information-rich layouts where clear hierarchy matters more than visual energy.
Is #255481 readable on white or black?
#255481 has a 7.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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.