#255676 Hex Color
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#255676 is a dark, muted blue with cool, slightly gray undertones. Its low saturation gives it a serious, dependable mood, suited to finance, security, government, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 7.9:1 contrast and supports readable body copy under WCAG AA.
Questions about #255676
What is #255676 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #255676 is rgb(37, 86, 118), in HSL hsl(204, 52%, 30%) and in CMYK 69%, 27%, 0%, 54%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #255676?
#255676 pairs well with warm off-white, muted copper, and dusty rose, which soften its cool, gray undertone without making the palette feel bright or playful, especially when the blue remains the dominant base.
Is #255676 readable on white or black?
#255676 has a 7.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.