Color swatch image showing #25285A with RGB(37,40,90) values

#25285A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #25285A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#25285A Color Information

#25285A RGB value is (37, 40, 90). The hex color red value is 37, green is 40, and blue is 90. Its HSL format shows a hue of 237°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of 25 percent. The CMYK process values are 59 percent, 56 percent, 0 percent, 65 percent.

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#25285A Color Meaning

Color #25285A descends into contemplative depth, cosmic stillness, and intellectual shadow. Color #25285A is not black, nor is #25285A standard navy—#25285A’s a near-black violet-blue that absorbs light like deep water. #25285A evokes midnight observatories, encrypted data streams, and the quiet intensity of focused thought. Psychologically, color #25285A promotes deep concentration by minimizing peripheral distraction. In low-light interfaces (e.g., dark mode apps), #25285A reduces glare while preserving chromatic identity—unlike pure black, which flattens depth. #25285A’s favored in coding environments, research dashboards, and meditation apps for its non-intrusive authority. Astronomically, color #25285A mirrors the actual color of night sky away from light pollution—a rich, star-dusted indigo. #25285A scientific grounding gives #25285A credibility in space tech, astrophysics outreach, and speculative design. #25285A doesn’t romanticize the cosmos; #25285A observes #25285A with precision. Symbolically, color #25285A represents disciplined mystery. #25285A is the color of questions held in silence, of data waiting to be interpreted. In luxury or tech branding, #25285A conveys exclusivity without arrogance—reserved for those who look deeper. #25285A’s not the absence of light; #25285A’s the presence of depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #25285A 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
#25285A
RGB
rgb(37, 40, 90)
HSL
hsl(237°, 42%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(59%, 56%, 0%, 65%)
HSV
hsv(237°, 59%, 35%)
XYZ
3.3672 2.6491 10.0067
Yxy
2.6491 0.2101 0.1653
Hunter Lab
16.2761 0.1285 -0.3417
CIE-Lab
18.5799 15.1642 -30.6351

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue90 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)65 / 100 (65%)
65%

Color Variations

#25285A 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

#25285A 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 #25285A 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+)

13.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #25285A 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

#25285A

protanopia

#26264e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #25285A;

Text Color

color: #25285A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #25285A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #25285A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #25285A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25285A 0%, #18193a 100%);

#25285A Color FAQs

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