#253237 Color Information

Hex color code: #253237

A intense blue shade, #253237 appears as (37, 50, 55) in RGB and (197°, 20%, 18%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#253237

RGB

37, 50, 55

HSL

197°, 20%, 18%

CMYK

33%, 9%, 0%, 78%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #253237;
background-color: #253237;
border-color: #253237;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #253237;
border: 2px solid #253237;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#253237]
text-[#253237]
border-[#253237]
shadow-[0_0_10px_253237]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #253237, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #253237; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #253237; 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 #253237; background-color: #25323715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #25323720; border-left: 4px solid #253237; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #253237; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #253237 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

37, 50, 55

Red: 37 / Green: 50 / Blue: 55

HSL

197°, 20%, 18%

Hue: 197° / Saturation: 20% / Lightness: 18%

CMYK

33%, 9%, 0%, 78%

Cyan: 33% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 78%

What color is #253237?

#253237 is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

372A25

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #253237 to RGB:

rgb(37, 50, 55)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #253237 to HSL:

hsl(197, 20%, 18%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #253237 to CMYK:

cmyk(33%, 9%, 0%, 78%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dark blue tone, #253237 has RGB (37, 50, 55) and HSL (197°, 20%, 18%). Known for evoking sophistication and elegance, this very dark shade is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #253237 is #372A25, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #253733.

Use #253237 in CSS: color: #253237 or background-color: #253237. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #253237

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.59:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #253237?

#253237 is a dark blue color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #253237?

#253237 in RGB is (37, 50, 55) - 37 red, 50 green, and 55 blue.

How to use #253237 in CSS?

Use #253237 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #253237?

#372A25 (complementary), #253733 (analogous), and #060809 (lighter shade) work well with #253237.