Color swatch image showing #256D8C with RGB(37,109,140) values
Color swatch image showing #256D8C with RGB(37,109,140) values

#256D8C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #256D8C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#256D8C Color Information

#256D8C RGB value is (37, 109, 140). The hex color red value is 37, green is 109, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 198°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 74 percent, 22 percent, 0 percent, 45 percent.

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#256D8C Color Meaning

Color #256D8C embodies tranquility, clarity, and resilience. #256D8C medium-deep cyan-blue shade reminds one of flowing rivers and calm seas, fostering mental clarity and soothing energy. Psychologically, color #256D8C supports focus, emotional stability, and thoughtful communication, making #256D8C ideal for both personal and professional spaces. Symbolically, color #256D8C represents trust and sincerity in Western culture, while Eastern traditions associate #256D8C with water energy, reflection, and spiritual cleansing. Fengshui values #256D8C for its ability to promote calm, increase flow, and reduce tension in rooms. Chakra alignment links #256D8C to the throat chakra, enhancing communication and self-expression. In design and art, color #256D8C 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 #256D8C useful in corporate branding, meditation spaces, and natural-inspired palettes.

Color Conversion

Convert #256D8C 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
#256D8C
RGB
rgb(37, 109, 140)
HSL
hsl(198°, 58%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(74%, 22%, 0%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(198°, 74%, 55%)
XYZ
10.9652 13.2240 26.7855
Yxy
13.2240 0.2151 0.2594
Hunter Lab
36.3648 -0.5422 -1.3277
CIE-Lab
43.0989 -11.3316 -23.4223

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green109 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue140 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#256D8C 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

#256D8C 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 #256D8C 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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#256D8C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #256D8C 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

#256D8C

protanopia

#444584

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #256D8C;

Text Color

color: #256D8C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #256D8C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #256D8C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #256D8C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #256D8C 0%, #174356 100%);

#256D8C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #256D8C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.