#255694 Hex Color
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A muted, shadowy blue, #255694 feels serious and grounded. This dark, unsaturated tone works best as a steady background color for finance or tech interfaces. It offers enough contrast for readable white text, making it a reliable choice for UI design. Because it lacks extreme vibrancy, it pairs well with soft oranges if you are learning what colors make gray to balance your palette.
Questions about #255694
What is #255694 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #255694 is rgb(37, 86, 148), in HSL hsl(214, 60%, 36%) and in CMYK 75%, 42%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #255694?
Is #255694 suitable for interface design?
This blue is an excellent choice for background elements in finance or tech software because it reads as professional and stable. It maintains strong contrast against standard white text, ensuring your dashboard or application remains easy to read for users.
Is #255694 readable on white or black?
#255694 has a 7.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.