#259DAD Color Information

Hex color code: #259DAD

The hex color #259DAD is a peaceful cyan with RGB values of (37, 157, 173) and HSL of (187°, 65%, 41%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Sea Green

HEX

#259DAD

RGB

37, 157, 173

HSL

187°, 65%, 41%

CMYK

79%, 9%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #259DAD;
background-color: #259DAD;
border-color: #259DAD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #259DAD;
border: 2px solid #259DAD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#259DAD]
text-[#259DAD]
border-[#259DAD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_259DAD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #259DAD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #259DAD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #259DAD; color: #000000; }

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 #259DAD; background-color: #259DAD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #259DAD20; border-left: 4px solid #259DAD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #259DAD; }

Related Colors

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Split Complementary

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #259DAD in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

37, 157, 173

Red: 37 / Green: 157 / Blue: 173

HSL

187°, 65%, 41%

Hue: 187° / Saturation: 65% / Lightness: 41%

CMYK

79%, 9%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 79% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #259DAD?

#259DAD is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AD3425

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #259DAD to RGB:

rgb(37, 157, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #259DAD to HSL:

hsl(187, 65%, 41%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #259DAD to CMYK:

cmyk(79%, 9%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#259DAD is a tranquil cyan color with RGB values of 37, 157, 173 and HSL of 187°, 65%, 41%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #259DAD is #AD3425, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #25AD78.

Use #259DAD in CSS: color: #259DAD or background-color: #259DAD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #259DAD

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.50:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #259DAD?

#259DAD is a tranquil cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #259DAD?

#259DAD in RGB is (37, 157, 173) - 37 red, 157 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #259DAD in CSS?

Use #259DAD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #259DAD?

#AD3425 (complementary), #25AD78 (analogous), and #17636D (lighter shade) work well with #259DAD.