#253B41 Color Information

Hex color code: #253B41

The hex color #253B41 is a dark cyan with RGB values of (37, 59, 65) and HSL of (193°, 27%, 20%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#253B41

RGB

37, 59, 65

HSL

193°, 27%, 20%

CMYK

43%, 9%, 0%, 75%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #253B41;
background-color: #253B41;
border-color: #253B41;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #253B41;
border: 2px solid #253B41;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#253B41]
text-[#253B41]
border-[#253B41]
shadow-[0_0_10px_253B41]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #253B41, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #253B41; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #253B41; 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 #253B41; background-color: #253B4115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #253B4120; border-left: 4px solid #253B41; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #253B41; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #253B41 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

37, 59, 65

Red: 37 / Green: 59 / Blue: 65

HSL

193°, 27%, 20%

Hue: 193° / Saturation: 27% / Lightness: 20%

CMYK

43%, 9%, 0%, 75%

Cyan: 43% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 75%

What color is #253B41?

#253B41 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

412B25

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #253B41 to RGB:

rgb(37, 59, 65)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #253B41 to HSL:

hsl(193, 27%, 20%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #253B41 to CMYK:

cmyk(43%, 9%, 0%, 75%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#253B41 is a deep cyan color with RGB values of 37, 59, 65 and HSL of 193°, 27%, 20%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #253B41 is #412B25, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #254139.

Use #253B41 in CSS: color: #253B41 or background-color: #253B41. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #253B41

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.78:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #253B41?

#253B41 is a deep cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #253B41?

#253B41 in RGB is (37, 59, 65) - 37 red, 59 green, and 65 blue.

How to use #253B41 in CSS?

Use #253B41 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #253B41?

#412B25 (complementary), #254139 (analogous), and #090F10 (lighter shade) work well with #253B41.