#253246 Color Information

Hex color code: #253246

#253246 is a deep blue color. In RGB it is (37, 50, 70), and in HSL it is (216°, 31%, 21%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray
HEX
#253246
RGB
37, 50, 70
HSL
216°, 31%, 21%
CMYK
47%, 29%, 0%, 73%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #253246;
background-color: #253246;
border-color: #253246;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #253246;
border: 2px solid #253246;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#253246]
text-[#253246]
border-[#253246]
shadow-[0_0_10px_253246]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #253246, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #253246; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #253246; 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 #253246; background-color: #25324615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #25324620; border-left: 4px solid #253246; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #253246; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #253246 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

37, 50, 70

Red: 37 / Green: 50 / Blue: 70

HSL

216°, 31%, 21%

Hue: 216° / Saturation: 31% / Lightness: 21%

CMYK

47%, 29%, 0%, 73%

Cyan: 47% / Magenta: 29% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 73%

What color is #253246?

#253246 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #253246 to RGB:

rgb(37, 50, 70)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #253246 to HSL:

hsl(216, 31%, 21%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #253246 to CMYK:

cmyk(47%, 29%, 0%, 73%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A intense blue tone, #253246 has RGB (37, 50, 70) and HSL (216°, 31%, 21%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #253246 is #463925, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #254346.

Use #253246 in CSS: color: #253246 or background-color: #253246. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #253246

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.62:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #253246?

#253246 is a intense blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #253246?

#253246 in RGB is (37, 50, 70) - 37 red, 50 green, and 70 blue.

How to use #253246 in CSS?

Use #253246 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #253246?

#463925 (complementary), #254346 (analogous), and #0B0E14 (lighter shade) work well with #253246.