#253437 Color Information

Hex color code: #253437

#253437 is a dark cyan color. In RGB it is (37, 52, 55), and in HSL it is (190°, 20%, 18%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#253437

RGB

37, 52, 55

HSL

190°, 20%, 18%

CMYK

33%, 5%, 0%, 78%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #253437;
background-color: #253437;
border-color: #253437;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #253437;
border: 2px solid #253437;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#253437]
text-[#253437]
border-[#253437]
shadow-[0_0_10px_253437]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #253437, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #253437; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #253437; 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 #253437; background-color: #25343715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #25343720; border-left: 4px solid #253437; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #253437; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #253437 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

37, 52, 55

Red: 37 / Green: 52 / Blue: 55

HSL

190°, 20%, 18%

Hue: 190° / Saturation: 20% / Lightness: 18%

CMYK

33%, 5%, 0%, 78%

Cyan: 33% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 78%

What color is #253437?

#253437 is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

372825

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #253437 to RGB:

rgb(37, 52, 55)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #253437 to HSL:

hsl(190, 20%, 18%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #253437 to CMYK:

cmyk(33%, 5%, 0%, 78%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A deep cyan tone, #253437 has RGB (37, 52, 55) and HSL (190°, 20%, 18%). Known for evoking sophistication and elegance, this very dark shade is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #253437 is #372825, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #253731.

Use #253437 in CSS: color: #253437 or background-color: #253437. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #253437

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.63:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #253437?

#253437 is a deep cyan color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #253437?

#253437 in RGB is (37, 52, 55) - 37 red, 52 green, and 55 blue.

How to use #253437 in CSS?

Use #253437 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #253437?

#372825 (complementary), #253731 (analogous), and #060909 (lighter shade) work well with #253437.