#255961 Hex Color
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The dark, muted cyan of #255961 has cool gray-green undertones that create a serious, mysterious mood without feeling harsh. Its low saturation suits moody interfaces, aerospace branding, and technology backgrounds, where it works well as a dominant base with white text. The hex code #255961 supports readable body copy, meeting WCAG AA contrast requirements at about 7.8:1.
Questions about #255961
What is #255961 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #255961 is rgb(37, 89, 97), in HSL hsl(188, 45%, 26%) and in CMYK 62%, 8%, 0%, 62%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #255961?
#255961 pairs well with white for strong contrast, while warm accents such as terracotta or muted gold can soften its cool, gray-green base. Use pale cyan or analogous blue-green shades for a restrained, cohesive palette.
Is #255961 warm or cool?
#255961 reads as a cool, dark cyan because its muted blue-green hue is tempered by gray undertones. That coolness gives interfaces and brand palettes a calm, serious feel, while its low saturation keeps the shade from appearing bright or playful.
Is #255961 readable on white or black?
#255961 has a 7.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.68:1 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.