#252236 Color Meaning and Information

#252236 Color Information

#252236 RGB value is (37, 34, 54). The hex color red value is 37, green is 34, and blue is 54. Its HSL format shows a hue of 249°, saturation of 23 percent, and lightness of17 percent. The CMYK process values are 31 percent, 37 percent, 0 percent, 79percent.

#252236

rgb(37, 34, 54)

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#252236 Color Meaning

Color #252236 signifies intellectual depth, reflective calm, and composed authority. #252236 very dark, almost navy color #252236 mirrors twilight skies and contemplative waters. Psychologically, #252236 supports concentration, disciplined thinking, and emotional steadiness, promoting measured analysis and strategic focus. Culturally, color #252236 appears in formal design, institutional branding, and classic textiles, representing dignity, trustworthiness, and sophistication. Spiritually, #252236 channels introspection, wisdom, and deep mental clarity, fostering thoughtful awareness and inner composure. Its profound tone supports reflective and authoritative presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #252236 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#252236

RGB

rgb(37, 34, 54)

HSL

hsl(249°, 23%, 17%)

CMYK

cmyk(31%, 37%, 0%, 79%)

HSV

hsv(249°, 37%, 21%)

XYZ

2.0008 1.8037 3.7327

Yxy

1.8037 0.2655 0.2393

Hunter Lab

13.4302 0.0358 -0.0700

CIE-Lab

14.4215 6.9306 -12.5200

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)

15%

Green34 / 255 (13%)

13%

Blue54 / 255 (21%)

21%

CMYK Values

Cyan31 / 100 (31%)

31%

Magenta37 / 100 (37%)

37%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)79 / 100 (79%)

79%

Color Variations

#252236 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#252236 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #252236 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#252236

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.43:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.43:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.43:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #252236 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#252236

protanopia

#242431

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #252236;

Text Color

color: #252236;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #252236;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #25223640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #252236;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #252236 0%, #191724 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #252236 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.