Color swatch image showing Water Blue (#256D7B) with RGB(37,109,123) values

Water Blue (#256D7B) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Water Blue (#256D7B) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Water Blue (#256D7B) Color Information

Water Blue (#256D7B) RGB value is (37, 109, 123). The hex color red value is 37, green is 109, and blue is 123. Its HSL format shows a hue of 190°, saturation of 54 percent, and lightness of 31 percent. The CMYK process values are 70 percent, 11 percent, 0 percent, 52 percent.

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Water Blue (#256D7B) Color Meaning

Water Blue (#256D7B) embodies tranquility, clarity, and resilience. This medium-deep cyan-blue shade reminds one of flowing rivers and calm seas, fostering mental clarity and soothing energy. Psychologically, Water Blue (#256D7B) supports focus, emotional stability, and thoughtful communication, making it ideal for both personal and professional spaces. Symbolically, Water Blue (#256D7B) represents trust and sincerity in Western culture, while Eastern traditions associate it with water energy, reflection, and spiritual cleansing. Fengshui values Water Blue for its ability to promote calm, increase flow, and reduce tension in rooms. Chakra alignment links it to the throat chakra, enhancing communication and self-expression. In design and art, Water Blue (#256D7B) excels as a supportive background or accent that encourages calmness without diminishing vibrancy. Its medium-dark shade allows for versatile pairing with both neutrals and bright tones, making it useful in corporate branding, meditation spaces, and natural-inspired palettes.

Color Conversion

Convert Water Blue (#256D7B) 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
#256D7B
RGB
rgb(37, 109, 123)
HSL
hsl(190°, 54%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(70%, 11%, 0%, 52%)
HSV
hsv(190°, 70%, 48%)
XYZ
9.8067 12.7607 20.6851
Yxy
12.7607 0.2267 0.2950
Hunter Lab
35.7221 -0.7712 -0.7150
CIE-Lab
42.4004 -17.2136 -14.2826

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green109 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue123 / 255 (48%)
48%

CMYK Values

Cyan70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)52 / 100 (52%)
52%

Color Variations

Water Blue (#256D7B) 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

Water Blue (#256D7B) 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 Water Blue (#256D7B) 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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#256D7B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #256D7B 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

Water Blue (#256D7B)

protanopia

#444578

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #256D7B;

Text Color

color: #256D7B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #256D7B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #256D7B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #256D7B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #256D7B 0%, #17434b 100%);

Water Blue (#256D7B) Color FAQs

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