#252861 Color Meaning and Information

#252861 Color Information

#252861 RGB value is (37, 40, 97). The hex color red value is 37, green is 40, and blue is 97. Its HSL format shows a hue of 237°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of26 percent. The CMYK process values are 62 percent, 59 percent, 0 percent, 62percent.

#252861

rgb(37, 40, 97)

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#252861 Color Meaning

Color #252861 conveys intellectual depth, composed focus, and thoughtful presence. #252861 dark, muted blue color #252861 evokes evening skies, calm waters, and disciplined clarity. Psychologically, #252861 promotes concentration, measured thinking, and emotional steadiness, supporting structured reflection and strategic decision-making. Culturally, color #252861 appears in professional design, uniforms, and formal aesthetics, symbolizing trustworthiness, integrity, and calm authority. Spiritually, #252861 channels mental clarity, inner composure, and reflective insight, encouraging mindfulness, deliberate action, and grounded presence. Its rich blue hue balances stability with focus.

Color Conversion

Convert #252861 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

#252861

RGB

rgb(37, 40, 97)

HSL

hsl(237°, 45%, 26%)

CMYK

cmyk(62%, 59%, 0%, 62%)

HSV

hsv(237°, 62%, 38%)

XYZ

3.6794 2.7740 11.6508

Yxy

2.7740 0.2032 0.1532

Hunter Lab

16.6553 0.1615 -0.4237

CIE-Lab

19.1149 17.7840 -34.4070

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)

15%

Green40 / 255 (16%)

16%

Blue97 / 255 (38%)

38%

CMYK Values

Cyan62 / 100 (62%)

62%

Magenta59 / 100 (59%)

59%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)62 / 100 (62%)

62%

Color Variations

#252861 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

#252861 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 #252861 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:#252861

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

13.51:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.51:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.51:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #252861 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

#252861

protanopia

#262653

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #252861;

Text Color

color: #252861;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #252861;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #25286140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #252861;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #252861 0%, #17193d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #252861 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.