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#25223B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #25223B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#25223B Color Information

#25223B RGB value is (37, 34, 59). The hex color red value is 37, green is 34, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 247°, saturation of 27 percent, and lightness of18 percent. The CMYK process values are 37 percent, 42 percent, 0 percent, 77percent.

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#25223B Color Meaning

Color #25223B conveys nocturnal depth, cognitive containment, and chromatic restraint. #25223B darker variant of color #25223B is a near-black blue with subtle violet undertones—evoking midnight skies, deep ocean trenches, and ink-washed paper. Unlike true black, #25223B retains chromatic identity; unlike navy, #25223B feels more contemporary. In UX design, #25223B hue is favored in dark-mode interfaces for developers, creatives, and data analysts where reducing glare without sacrificing depth is critical. Psychological studies show #25223B supports prolonged concentration better than pure black by preserving subtle visual hierarchy. Functionally, color #25223B serves as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography, UI shells, and packaging. #25223B pairs beautifully with electric accents like cyan or lime, creating high-contrast palettes that feel modern and intentional. Print reproduction is excellent on matte finishes, where its depth enhances perceived luxury. Consumer testing reveals higher trust in tech and finance brands using color #25223B versus standard charcoal. Culturally, color #25223B reflects intelligence that observes. #25223B appears in cybersecurity, astronomy, and speculative design as a symbol of systems that protect through depth. Spiritually, #25223B aligns with the third eye chakra’s discerning mode: vision that filters noise. Designers use color #25223B when they want authority that listens. Its silence is strategic.

Color Conversion

Convert #25223B 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
#25223B
RGB
rgb(37, 34, 59)
HSL
hsl(247°, 27%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(37%, 42%, 0%, 77%)
HSV
hsv(247°, 42%, 23%)
XYZ
2.1244 1.8531 4.3834
Yxy
1.8531 0.2541 0.2216
Hunter Lab
13.6129 0.0460 -0.0949
CIE-Lab
14.6968 8.5291 -15.6201

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green34 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue59 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Magenta42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)77 / 100 (77%)
77%

Color Variations

#25223B 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

#25223B 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 #25223B 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #25223B 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

#25223B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #25223B;

Text Color

color: #25223B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #25223B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #25223B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #25223B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25223B 0%, #181727 100%);

#25223B Color FAQs

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