#253733 Color Information

Hex color code: #253733

#253733 is a rich cyan color. In RGB it is (37, 55, 51), and in HSL it is (167°, 20%, 18%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#253733

RGB

37, 55, 51

HSL

167°, 20%, 18%

CMYK

33%, 0%, 7%, 78%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #253733;
background-color: #253733;
border-color: #253733;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #253733;
border: 2px solid #253733;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#253733]
text-[#253733]
border-[#253733]
shadow-[0_0_10px_253733]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #253733, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #253733; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #253733; 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 #253733; background-color: #25373315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #25373320; border-left: 4px solid #253733; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #253733; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #253733 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

37, 55, 51

Red: 37 / Green: 55 / Blue: 51

HSL

167°, 20%, 18%

Hue: 167° / Saturation: 20% / Lightness: 18%

CMYK

33%, 0%, 7%, 78%

Cyan: 33% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 7% / Key: 78%

What color is #253733?

#253733 is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

372529

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #253733 to RGB:

rgb(37, 55, 51)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #253733 to HSL:

hsl(167, 20%, 18%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #253733 to CMYK:

cmyk(33%, 0%, 7%, 78%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dramatic cyan tone, #253733 has RGB (37, 55, 51) and HSL (167°, 20%, 18%). Known for evoking sophistication and elegance, this very dark shade is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #253733 is #372529, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #25372A.

Use #253733 in CSS: color: #253733 or background-color: #253733. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #253733

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.67:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #253733?

#253733 is a dramatic cyan color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #253733?

#253733 in RGB is (37, 55, 51) - 37 red, 55 green, and 51 blue.

How to use #253733 in CSS?

Use #253733 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #253733?

#372529 (complementary), #25372A (analogous), and #060909 (lighter shade) work well with #253733.