#255FAD Color Information

Hex color code: #255FAD

#255FAD is a tranquil blue color. In RGB it is (37, 95, 173), and in HSL it is (214°, 65%, 41%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#255FAD

RGB

37, 95, 173

HSL

214°, 65%, 41%

CMYK

79%, 45%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #255FAD;
background-color: #255FAD;
border-color: #255FAD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #255FAD;
border: 2px solid #255FAD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#255FAD]
text-[#255FAD]
border-[#255FAD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_255FAD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #255FAD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #255FAD; 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 #255FAD; background-color: #255FAD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #255FAD20; border-left: 4px solid #255FAD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #255FAD; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

37, 95, 173

Red: 37 / Green: 95 / Blue: 173

HSL

214°, 65%, 41%

Hue: 214° / Saturation: 65% / Lightness: 41%

CMYK

79%, 45%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 79% / Magenta: 45% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #255FAD?

#255FAD is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AD7225

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #255FAD to RGB:

rgb(37, 95, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #255FAD to HSL:

hsl(214, 65%, 41%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #255FAD to CMYK:

cmyk(79%, 45%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A calming blue tone, #255FAD has RGB (37, 95, 173) and HSL (214°, 65%, 41%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #255FAD is #AD7225, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #25A3AD.

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

Contrast with #255FAD

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.32:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #255FAD?

#255FAD is a calming blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #255FAD?

#255FAD in RGB is (37, 95, 173) - 37 red, 95 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #255FAD in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #255FAD?

#AD7225 (complementary), #25A3AD (analogous), and #173D6D (lighter shade) work well with #255FAD.