Color swatch image showing #253536 with RGB(37,53,54) values

#253536 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #253536 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#253536 Color Information

#253536 RGB value is (37, 53, 54). The hex color red value is 37, green is 53, and blue is 54. Its HSL format shows a hue of 184°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of 18 percent. The CMYK process values are 31 percent, 2 percent, 0 percent, 79 percent.

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#253536 Color Meaning

Color #253536 conveys controlled strength, industrial sophistication, and composed authority. #253536 dark gray-blue evokes metal surfaces and urban structures. Psychologically, color #253536 enhances focus, strategic thought, and disciplined reflection. Designers often use #253536 for professional or contemporary layouts. Symbolically, color #253536 represents resilience, precision, and structured power. Cultural references tie #253536 to machinery, industry, and technological advancement. Spiritually, color #253536 embodies disciplined mindfulness and composed presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #253536 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
#253536
RGB
rgb(37, 53, 54)
HSL
hsl(184°, 19%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(31%, 2%, 0%, 79%)
HSV
hsv(184°, 31%, 21%)
XYZ
2.7019 3.2059 3.9664
Yxy
3.2059 0.2736 0.3247
Hunter Lab
17.9050 -0.0575 -0.0251
CIE-Lab
20.8502 -6.2395 -2.7646

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue54 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)79 / 100 (79%)
79%

Color Variations

#253536 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

#253536 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 #253536 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.

#FFFFFF
#253536

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #253536 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

#253536

protanopia

#2c2c36

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #253536;

Text Color

color: #253536;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #253536;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #25353640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #253536;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #253536 0%, #192425 100%);

#253536 Color FAQs

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