#255776 Hex Color
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#255776 is a desaturated, dusty blue that leans into moody, serious territory. Its cool undertones make it a stable choice for corporate branding, security interfaces, and finance projects. Pair this hex code with crisp white text to maintain high contrast. Because it is quite dark, use it as a solid background or a dominant primary color rather than small text elements.
Questions about #255776
What is #255776 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #255776 is rgb(37, 87, 118), in HSL hsl(203, 52%, 30%) and in CMYK 69%, 26%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #255776 for professional design?
Pair #255776 with crisp whites or very light grays to ensure high legibility in corporate interfaces. For a secondary accent, try incorporating a warm terracotta or soft gold to balance the intense cool energy of this deep blue.
Is #255776 suitable for text-heavy layouts?
#255776 is generally too dark for large blocks of paragraph text, as it risks blending into background shadows. It functions most effectively as a solid primary color for headers, buttons, or navigation bars where high-contrast white text can overlay easily.
Is #255776 readable on white or black?
#255776 has a 7.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.70:1 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.