#255E63 Hex Color
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This dusty, dark cyan evokes mystery and quiet intelligence. Its muted tones provide a professional, moody foundation for technology interfaces and modern digital backgrounds. Because it balances seriousness with a touch of refreshing coolness, designers choose this shade for tech projects or communication materials. The hex code for this dim, grounded blue is #255e63.
Questions about #255e63
What is #255e63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #255e63 is rgb(37, 94, 99), in HSL hsl(185, 46%, 27%) and in CMYK 63%, 5%, 0%, 61%.
What design aesthetic works best with #255e63?
This color excels in professional and tech-focused environments where a grounded, serious tone is required. Its muted quality makes it an excellent foundation for dark mode interfaces or minimalist digital backgrounds that need subtle, non-distracting depth.
Is this color warm or cool?
This shade is distinctly cool, carrying strong blue-green undertones that evoke a sense of calm and technical precision. Because it sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, it contrasts beautifully with soft creams or warm, muted ochres.
Is #255e63 readable on white or black?
#255e63 has a 7.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.