Color swatch image showing #25284A with RGB(37,40,74) values

#25284A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #25284A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#25284A Color Information

#25284A RGB value is (37, 40, 74). The hex color red value is 37, green is 40, and blue is 74. Its HSL format shows a hue of 235°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of 22 percent. The CMYK process values are 50 percent, 46 percent, 0 percent, 71 percent.

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#25284A Color Meaning

Color #25284A descends into contemplative depth, cosmic stillness, and intellectual shadow. Color #25284A is not black, nor is #25284A standard navy—#25284A’s a near-black violet-blue that absorbs light like deep water. #25284A evokes midnight observatories, encrypted data streams, and the quiet intensity of focused thought. Psychologically, color #25284A promotes deep concentration by minimizing peripheral distraction. In low-light interfaces (e.g., dark mode apps), #25284A reduces glare while preserving chromatic identity—unlike pure black, which flattens depth. #25284A’s favored in coding environments, research dashboards, and meditation apps for its non-intrusive authority. Astronomically, color #25284A mirrors the actual color of night sky away from light pollution—a rich, star-dusted indigo. #25284A scientific grounding gives #25284A credibility in space tech, astrophysics outreach, and speculative design. #25284A doesn’t romanticize the cosmos; #25284A observes #25284A with precision. Symbolically, color #25284A represents disciplined mystery. #25284A is the color of questions held in silence, of data waiting to be interpreted. In luxury or tech branding, #25284A conveys exclusivity without arrogance—reserved for those who look deeper. #25284A’s not the absence of light; #25284A’s the presence of depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #25284A 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
#25284A
RGB
rgb(37, 40, 74)
HSL
hsl(235°, 33%, 22%)
CMYK
cmyk(50%, 46%, 0%, 71%)
HSV
hsv(235°, 50%, 29%)
XYZ
2.7578 2.4053 6.7975
Yxy
2.4053 0.2306 0.2011
Hunter Lab
15.5090 0.0680 -0.1910
CIE-Lab
17.4849 9.3108 -21.6076

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue74 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Magenta46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)71 / 100 (71%)
71%

Color Variations

#25284A 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

#25284A 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 #25284A 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+)

14.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #25284A 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

#25284A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #25284A;

Text Color

color: #25284A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #25284A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #25284A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #25284A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25284A 0%, #181a30 100%);

#25284A Color FAQs

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