Color swatch image showing #25353B with RGB(37,53,59) values
Color swatch image showing #25353B with RGB(37,53,59) values

#25353B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #25353B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#25353B Color Information

#25353B RGB value is (37, 53, 59). The hex color red value is 37, green is 53, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 196°, saturation of 23 percent, and lightness of 19 percent. The CMYK process values are 37 percent, 10 percent, 0 percent, 77 percent.

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#25353B Color Meaning

Color #25353B conveys controlled strength, industrial sophistication, and composed authority. #25353B dark gray-blue evokes metal surfaces and urban structures. Psychologically, color #25353B enhances focus, strategic thought, and disciplined reflection. Designers often use #25353B for professional or contemporary layouts. Symbolically, color #25353B represents resilience, precision, and structured power. Cultural references tie #25353B to machinery, industry, and technological advancement. Spiritually, color #25353B embodies disciplined mindfulness and composed presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #25353B 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
#25353B
RGB
rgb(37, 53, 59)
HSL
hsl(196°, 23%, 19%)
CMYK
cmyk(37%, 10%, 0%, 77%)
HSV
hsv(196°, 37%, 23%)
XYZ
2.8255 3.2553 4.6171
Yxy
3.2553 0.2641 0.3043
Hunter Lab
18.0424 -0.0450 -0.0570
CIE-Lab
21.0386 -4.7600 -5.8832

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue59 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)77 / 100 (77%)
77%

Color Variations

#25353B 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

#25353B 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 #25353B 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
#25353B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #25353B 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

#25353B

protanopia

#2c2c3a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #25353B;

Text Color

color: #25353B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #25353B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #25353B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #25353B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25353B 0%, #192428 100%);

#25353B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #25353B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.