#256D90 Color Meaning and Information

#256D90 Color Information

#256D90 RGB value is (37, 109, 144). The hex color red value is 37, green is 109, and blue is 144. Its HSL format shows a hue of 200°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of35 percent. The CMYK process values are 74 percent, 24 percent, 0 percent, 44percent.

#256D90

rgb(37, 109, 144)

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#256D90 Color Meaning

Color #256D90 signifies wisdom, insight, and noble intensity. Its deep blue hue mirrors the precious stone, reflecting clarity of thought and elevated perception. Psychologically, color #256D90 enhances focus, truth-seeking, and inner calm, supporting analytical thinking and disciplined creativity. In design, color #256D90 conveys luxury, authority, and timelessness. #256D90 pairs with metallic accents and warm neutrals to create visually striking compositions that balance power and refinement. Culturally, #256D90 color has historically symbolized royalty, knowledge, and divine favor. Spiritually, color #256D90 represents intuition, inner vision, and higher consciousness. #256D90 encourages self-expression with integrity, acting as a bridge between thought and action. Symbolically, #256D90 evokes trust, wisdom, and spiritual alignment in both art and cultural practices.

Color Conversion

Convert #256D90 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

#256D90

RGB

rgb(37, 109, 144)

HSL

hsl(200°, 59%, 35%)

CMYK

cmyk(74%, 24%, 0%, 44%)

HSV

hsv(200°, 74%, 56%)

XYZ

11.2656 13.3442 28.3675

Yxy

13.3442 0.2126 0.2519

Hunter Lab

36.5297 -0.4815 -1.4900

CIE-Lab

43.2774 -9.8980 -25.5347

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)

15%

Green109 / 255 (43%)

43%

Blue144 / 255 (56%)

56%

CMYK Values

Cyan74 / 100 (74%)

74%

Magenta24 / 100 (24%)

24%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)

44%

Color Variations

#256D90 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

#256D90 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 #256D90 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:#256D90

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #256D90 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

#256D90

protanopia

#444588

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #256D90;

Text Color

color: #256D90;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #256D90;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #256D9040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #256D90;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #256D90 0%, #164157 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #256D90 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.