#253137 Color Information

Hex color code: #253137

A rich blue shade, #253137 appears as (37, 49, 55) in RGB and (200°, 20%, 18%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#253137

RGB

37, 49, 55

HSL

200°, 20%, 18%

CMYK

33%, 11%, 0%, 78%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #253137;
background-color: #253137;
border-color: #253137;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #253137;
border: 2px solid #253137;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#253137]
text-[#253137]
border-[#253137]
shadow-[0_0_10px_253137]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #253137, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #253137; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #253137; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #253137; background-color: #25313715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #25313720; border-left: 4px solid #253137; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #253137; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #253137 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

37, 49, 55

Red: 37 / Green: 49 / Blue: 55

HSL

200°, 20%, 18%

Hue: 200° / Saturation: 20% / Lightness: 18%

CMYK

33%, 11%, 0%, 78%

Cyan: 33% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 78%

What color is #253137?

#253137 is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

372B25

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #253137 to RGB:

rgb(37, 49, 55)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #253137 to HSL:

hsl(200, 20%, 18%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #253137 to CMYK:

cmyk(33%, 11%, 0%, 78%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#253137 is a intense blue color with RGB values of 37, 49, 55 and HSL of 200°, 20%, 18%. This very dark shade evokes sophistication and elegance, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #253137 is #372B25, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #253734.

Use #253137 in CSS: color: #253137 or background-color: #253137. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #253137

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 1.57:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #253137?

#253137 is a intense blue color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #253137?

#253137 in RGB is (37, 49, 55) - 37 red, 49 green, and 55 blue.

How to use #253137 in CSS?

Use #253137 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #253137?

#372B25 (complementary), #253734 (analogous), and #060809 (lighter shade) work well with #253137.