#252C8C

Color Details

HEX
#252C8C
RGB
rgb(37, 44, 140)
HSL
hsl(236, 58%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(74%, 69%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 11.55:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #252c8c
Contrast 1.82:1 Fail
White on #252c8c
Contrast 11.55:1 AAA
#252c8c on Black
Contrast 1.82:1 Fail
#252c8c on White
Contrast 11.55:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#5156a3
#7c80ba
#a8abd1
#1e2370
#161a54
#0f1238

Complement & Analogous

#8d8625
#52258d
#25608d

Triadic

#8d252c
#2c8d25

Monochrome

#0f1238 #161a54 #252c8c #7c80ba #a8abd1 #d3d5e8

Analogous

#25608d #6690af #252c8c #7551a4 #52258d #421e71

Complementary Mix

#161a54 #252c8c #7c80ba #8d8625 #b5b071 #5c5718

Nearby Colors

#252c8b
#252c8d
#252c7c
#252c9c

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About #252C8C

#252C8C converts to RGB(37, 44, 140) and HSL(236, 58%, 35%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#252C8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #252C8C?
RGB: 37, 44, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(37, 44, 140)
Is #252C8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #252C8C?
Complement: #8d8625.
Does #252C8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 11.55:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.82:1 (Fails AA).