#255C65 Color Information

Hex color code: #255C65

The hex color #255C65 is a soft cyan with RGB values of (37, 92, 101) and HSL of (188°, 46%, 27%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray
HEX
#255C65
RGB
37, 92, 101
HSL
188°, 46%, 27%
CMYK
63%, 9%, 0%, 60%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #255C65;
background-color: #255C65;
border-color: #255C65;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #255C65;
border: 2px solid #255C65;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#255C65]
text-[#255C65]
border-[#255C65]
shadow-[0_0_10px_255C65]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #255C65, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #255C65; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #255C65; 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 #255C65; background-color: #255C6515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #255C6520; border-left: 4px solid #255C65; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #255C65; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #255C65 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

37, 92, 101

Red: 37 / Green: 92 / Blue: 101

HSL

188°, 46%, 27%

Hue: 188° / Saturation: 46% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

63%, 9%, 0%, 60%

Cyan: 63% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 60%

What color is #255C65?

#255C65 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #255C65 to RGB:

rgb(37, 92, 101)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #255C65 to HSL:

hsl(188, 46%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #255C65 to CMYK:

cmyk(63%, 9%, 0%, 60%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel cyan tone, #255C65 has RGB (37, 92, 101) and HSL (188°, 46%, 27%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #255C65 is #652E25, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #25654D.

Use #255C65 in CSS: color: #255C65 or background-color: #255C65. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #255C65

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.80:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #255C65?

#255C65 is a pastel cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #255C65?

#255C65 in RGB is (37, 92, 101) - 37 red, 92 green, and 101 blue.

How to use #255C65 in CSS?

Use #255C65 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #255C65?

#652E25 (complementary), #25654D (analogous), and #11292D (lighter shade) work well with #255C65.