#255675 Hex Color
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A dark, muted blue with gray undertones, #255675 feels serious and controlled without becoming stark. It suits security, finance, technology, and government interfaces, especially as a dominant background with white type. White text has about a 7.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this cool blue is #255675.
Questions about #255675
What is #255675 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #255675 is rgb(37, 86, 117), in HSL hsl(203, 52%, 30%) and in CMYK 68%, 26%, 0%, 54%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #255675?
#255675 pairs best with white and pale cool neutrals for crisp contrast, while muted blue-gray keeps the palette restrained; small touches of terracotta or muted gold add warmth without weakening its serious, controlled character.
Is #255675 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#255675 reads as a cool, dark blue because its blue base is softened by gray undertones, giving it a serious, controlled mood that fits security, finance, technology, and government interfaces.
Is #255675 readable on white or black?
#255675 has a 7.87:1 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.