Color #255CD2

Color Code #255CD2

A precise look at this Blue color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

BlueMid tone

Color preview#255CD2

Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX

#255CD2

RGB

rgb(37, 92, 210)

HSL

hsl(220.92 70.04% 48.43%)

HSV

hsv(220.92 82.38% 82.35%)

CMYKApproximate

82.38%, 56.19%, 0%, 17.65%

Relative luminance0.12700—1

Contrast with white5.93:1WCAG

Contrast with black3.54:1WCAG

Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample5.93:1

AA ✓AAA ×

Readable text sample3.54:1

AA ×AAA ×

Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This mid tone Blue tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #255CD2 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

Suggested palettes

Complementary palette

#255CD2 #D29B25

Analogous palette

#25B3D2 #255CD2 #4425D2

Triadic palette

#255CD2 #D2255C #5CD225

Monochrome scale

#0B1B3D #173982 #2357C7 #5A85E2 #A0B9EE #D4DFF7

Complementary#D29B25View color Inverted#DAA32DView color

For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS

.color-sample {
  color: #255CD2;
  background-color: #255CD21A;
  border-color: #255CD2;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #255CD2?

This color is RGB(37, 92, 210).

What is the HSL value of #255CD2?

Its value is HSL(220.92°, 70.04%, 48.43%).

Is #255CD2 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.

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