Color swatch image showing #256D8E with RGB(37,109,142) values

#256D8E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #256D8E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#256D8E Color Information

#256D8E RGB value is (37, 109, 142). The hex color red value is 37, green is 109, and blue is 142. Its HSL format shows a hue of 199°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 74 percent, 23 percent, 0 percent, 44 percent.

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#256D8E Color Meaning

Color #256D8E signifies wisdom, insight, and noble intensity. Its deep blue hue mirrors the precious stone, reflecting clarity of thought and elevated perception. Psychologically, color #256D8E enhances focus, truth-seeking, and inner calm, supporting analytical thinking and disciplined creativity. In design, color #256D8E conveys luxury, authority, and timelessness. #256D8E pairs with metallic accents and warm neutrals to create visually striking compositions that balance power and refinement. Culturally, #256D8E color has historically symbolized royalty, knowledge, and divine favor. Spiritually, color #256D8E represents intuition, inner vision, and higher consciousness. #256D8E encourages self-expression with integrity, acting as a bridge between thought and action. Symbolically, #256D8E evokes trust, wisdom, and spiritual alignment in both art and cultural practices.

Color Conversion

Convert #256D8E 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
#256D8E
RGB
rgb(37, 109, 142)
HSL
hsl(199°, 59%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(74%, 23%, 0%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(199°, 74%, 56%)
XYZ
11.1141 13.2836 27.5694
Yxy
13.2836 0.2139 0.2556
Hunter Lab
36.4467 -0.5122 -1.4079
CIE-Lab
43.1875 -10.6169 -24.4804

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green109 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue142 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Magenta23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#256D8E 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

#256D8E 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 #256D8E 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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#256D8E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #256D8E 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

#256D8E

protanopia

#444586

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #256D8E;

Text Color

color: #256D8E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #256D8E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #256D8E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #256D8E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #256D8E 0%, #164257 100%);

#256D8E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #256D8E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.