Color swatch image showing #252857 with RGB(37,40,87) values

#252857 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #252857 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#252857 Color Information

#252857 RGB value is (37, 40, 87). The hex color red value is 37, green is 40, and blue is 87. Its HSL format shows a hue of 236°, saturation of 40 percent, and lightness of 24 percent. The CMYK process values are 57 percent, 54 percent, 0 percent, 66 percent.

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#252857 Color Meaning

Color #252857 descends into contemplative depth, cosmic stillness, and intellectual shadow. Color #252857 is not black, nor is #252857 standard navy—#252857’s a near-black violet-blue that absorbs light like deep water. #252857 evokes midnight observatories, encrypted data streams, and the quiet intensity of focused thought. Psychologically, color #252857 promotes deep concentration by minimizing peripheral distraction. In low-light interfaces (e.g., dark mode apps), #252857 reduces glare while preserving chromatic identity—unlike pure black, which flattens depth. #252857’s favored in coding environments, research dashboards, and meditation apps for its non-intrusive authority. Astronomically, color #252857 mirrors the actual color of night sky away from light pollution—a rich, star-dusted indigo. #252857 scientific grounding gives #252857 credibility in space tech, astrophysics outreach, and speculative design. #252857 doesn’t romanticize the cosmos; #252857 observes #252857 with precision. Symbolically, color #252857 represents disciplined mystery. #252857 is the color of questions held in silence, of data waiting to be interpreted. In luxury or tech branding, #252857 conveys exclusivity without arrogance—reserved for those who look deeper. #252857’s not the absence of light; #252857’s the presence of depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #252857 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
#252857
RGB
rgb(37, 40, 87)
HSL
hsl(236°, 40%, 24%)
CMYK
cmyk(57%, 54%, 0%, 66%)
HSV
hsv(236°, 57%, 34%)
XYZ
3.2420 2.5990 9.3476
Yxy
2.5990 0.2134 0.1711
Hunter Lab
16.1214 0.1157 -0.3097
CIE-Lab
18.3606 14.0487 -28.9863

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue87 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Magenta54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)66 / 100 (66%)
66%

Color Variations

#252857 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

#252857 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 #252857 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+)

13.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #252857 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

#252857

protanopia

#26264c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #252857;

Text Color

color: #252857;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #252857;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #25285740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #252857;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #252857 0%, #181a37 100%);

#252857 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #252857 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.