#255D73 Hex Color
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#255d73 is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and low saturation. Its shaded depth suggests seriousness, trust, and mystery while retaining a refreshing edge. Use it as a dominant UI background or branding base, pairing it with warm coral or soft cream. White text reaches about 7.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #255d73.
Questions about #255d73
What is #255d73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #255d73 is rgb(37, 93, 115), in HSL hsl(197, 51%, 30%) and in CMYK 68%, 19%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #255d73?
The strongest pairings for #255d73 are warm coral for contrast and soft cream for a gentler balance, while pale blue-gray can extend its cool, subdued palette without competing with its dark cyan depth.
Where does #255d73 work best in a design?
#255d73 works well as a dominant interface background or branding base when you want a serious, trustworthy mood with a cool, refreshing edge; lighter text and warm accents keep the composition open and readable.
Is #255d73 readable on white or black?
#255d73 has a 7.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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.